Wild Swim Atlas

Low Water

Coniston, Lake DistrictLake on Low Water TarnFree, open all year

Directions

A high-altitude tarn below Brim Fell and Coniston Old Man, reached on foot from Coniston.

Water
Lake, Low Water Tarn
Managed by
Lake District National Park Authority

Getting there

Access is by foot on the route from Coniston towards Low Water.

54.3745, -3.1178

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Rules to know before you go

  • Swim with friends.
  • Wear a bright swim hat and use a bright float.
  • Do not swim alone.
  • Do not swim if blue-green algae is suspected.

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