Wild swimming spots · South West England
The Lake
In or near Falfield.
The Lake — a wild swimming in england west midlands.
Sarah Charlesworth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Yate · 9.2 km
About
The Lake is a wild swimming located in england west midlands, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Lake is a wild-swimming location situated in the West Midlands. It offers a natural setting for swimming enthusiasts seeking outdoor experiences. Visitors can expect a scenic environment, ideal for enjoying the water and surrounding landscape. Facilities may be limited, so preparation is advisable for those planning to swim.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6244, -2.4257
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Cromhall
- Postcode
- GL12 8AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thornbury and Yate
- Nearest railway station
- Yate — 9.2 km
Sources
- osm: n20934455 (ODbL)
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Historic churches · 1.5 km
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Hotels · 1.5 km
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Hill forts · 1.7 km
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Quarries · 1.7 km
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Villages · 1.8 km
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Where to eat & stay near The Lake
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Lake?
- The Lake is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL12 8AA), in the parish of Cromhall.
- What is The Lake?
- The Lake — a wild swimming in england west midlands.
- How do I get to The Lake?
- The nearest railway station is Yate, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL12 8AA.
- Is The Lake a protected site?
- Yes — The Lake is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to The Lake?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL12 8AA. It sits within the Thornbury and Yate parliamentary constituency.