Wild Swim Atlas

Roundsea Tarn

Haverthwaite, Lake DistrictLake on Roudsea TarnFree, open all year

Directions

Small tarn near Roudsea, in the Lake District National Park, where general national park swimming guidance applies.

Water
Lake, Roudsea Tarn

Getting there

Roundsea Tarn is near Haverthwaite, Lake District. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.

54.2328, -3.0265

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Rules to know before you go

  • Enter the water slowly.
  • Check the depth before swimming.
  • Swim along the shoreline.
  • Do not swim alone.
  • Do not swim if blue-green algae may be present.

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