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Windermere, Rayrigg Meadow

Rayrigg Meadow, Windermere, Lake DistrictLake on WindermereFree, open all year

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A public lake-shore swimming area with jetties and an accessible path at Rayrigg Meadow on Windermere.

Water
Lake, Windermere
Facilities
Picnic area, public jetties, swimming areas, accessible path to lake shore
Managed by
Westmorland and Furness Council

Getting there

The site is beside Rayrigg Road in the Millerground area, between Bowness-on-Windermere and the A591. An accessible path leads from Rayrigg Meadow to the lake shore.

54.3807, -2.9225

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Rules to know before you go

  • Stay close to the shore.
  • Be visible to boats.
  • Avoid jetties, moorings and ferry routes.
  • Avoid swimming after heavy rain.

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