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    Sweethope Loughs

    Sweethope Fishery, Great Bavington, NorthumberlandLake on Wansbeck headwatersBooked swimming only

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    Sweethope Loughs are two freshwater lakes and a managed trout fishery offering booked open-water swimming through H2O Trails.

    Water
    Lake, Wansbeck headwaters
    Entry
    booking required in season
    Swim hours
    Daylight hours for fishing.
    Facilities
    Toilets, showers, changing rooms, on-site shop
    Managed by
    Sweethope Fishery

    Getting there

    Sweethope Loughs is near Great Bavington, Northumberland. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.

    55.1368, -2.0944

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    Rules to know before you go

    • No unauthorised activities.

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    Swimming suitable22 mi

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    Questions about Sweethope Loughs

    Can you swim at Sweethope Loughs?

    Yes, but only through the booked open-water swimming activity organised by H2O Trails. Unauthorised activities are not permitted.

    Do you need to book Sweethope Loughs?

    Open-water swimming is organised through H2O Trails and requires booking.

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