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Coniston Water, Boating Centre

Westmorland and Furness, North West
Sufficient Water Quality
Data last verified: 08 Aug 2026

Coniston Water, Boating Centre is a well-known inland bathing lake in Westmorland and Furness, North West, recognized for its lakeside terrain. Official water quality sampling at this location currently carries an annual rating of Sufficient. Designated in 2024, the site is maintained under national environmental monitoring standards.

14.3°C
Air Temp
6.5 mph
Wind Speed
Low Tide
in 5h 32m
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Live Water Quality

60
Sufficient
Safe for swimming
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Air Temp

14.3°C
Comfortable

Weather

Partly cloudy
14.3°C

Tide

Low Tide
in 5h 32m

Water Quality

Sufficient
Safe for swimming

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Quick Overview

Inland Lake
Family friendly
Dog friendly
(winter)
Parking nearby
Toilets
Café

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Beach Type
Not listed
Water Quality
Sufficient
Avg. Air Temp
14.3°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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4.8 • 120m away
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4.8 • 120m away
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Reference Information

Full Tide Times
High 07:08 2.2m
Low 13:50 -2.0m
High 19:52 2.1m
Low 02:36 -2.0m
Sediment Type
Not listed

Sediment type has not yet been recorded for this site. Underfoot conditions and bank composition may vary.

Annual Rating
Sufficient

Water complies with minimum legal safety limits. However, higher bacterial levels are occasionally recorded, indicating moderate vulnerability to runoff.

Rainfall Impact
Low Risk

This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.

Monitoring Authority
Environment Agency

Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.

Water Body Type
Inland Lake

Monitored as an inland lake bathing water. Inland lakes and reservoirs have low water circulation compared to tidal waters, meaning bacterial levels can persist longer after rainfall.

Sewerage Provider
United Utilities Water Limited

United Utilities Water Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.

Designated Year
2024

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 2024. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.

County / District
Westmorland and Furness

Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Westmorland and Furness area.

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