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As a quieter lake Bassenthwaite is a great wild swim spot. There are many places to enter the lake and options of long, short, or medium swims. ... As a shallow lake (Just 21m at its deepest) it also has a reputation of being warmer than lakes like Wast Water, so all in all a good Open Water Swim Spot for all abilities.

Lakes & Tarns in the Lakes District & Cumbria

Only one, Bassenthwaite Lake, is officially a lake by name, the others are meres or waters. Illustrated guides to each of the Lake District lakes can be found below. Private powered craft are only allowed on Windermere, Coniston Water, Ullswater and Derwentwater.

Bassenthwaite Lake is a specially protected area

It's a wonderful place for some quiet enjoyment, as there are no motor craft allowed on the water. Sailing, rowing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, fishing and swimming are all allowed on the lake.

Distance 5 Miles – Hard Straight Up.

Bassenthwaite Lake is one of the largest water bodies in the English Lake District. ... It is the only body of water in the Lake District to use the word "lake" in its name, all the others being "waters" (for example, Derwentwater), "meres" (for example, Windermere) or "tarns" (for example, Dock Tarn).

Reservoirs are very dangerous places to swim and the government advises against people taking a dip in a reservoir. Here's why: They tend to have very steep sides which makes them incredibly hard to get out of. They can be very deep, with hidden machinery that can cause injuries.Jul 30, 2020

Derwent is a great lake for swimming and has many areas of publically accessible shoreline - see the Derwent lake guide map. Because Derwent is busy with boats, please keep close to the shore and make sure you're visible with a tow float and ideally someone with you on a boat, kayak or paddleboard.

Technically a mere is a lake that is really shallow in relation to its size (breadth). Take Martin Mere for example, if you have visited it you see a large body of water, yet its depth only ranges from 100 to 150 mm (4 – 6 inches. Science will tell you also a mere is a lake without a Thermocline.Feb 8, 2021

There is Only One Lake in the Lake District

Although there are 16 listed names of bodies of water in the Lake District, only one could be technically classed as a lake. Bassenthwaite Lake, situated in the north of the region near Keswick, is the only one that is actually a lake.