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Bassenthwaite Lake
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Bassenthwaite Lake is a body of water in the Lake District in North West England, near the town of Keswick. It has an area of 5.3 km2 (2.0 sq mi), making the fourth largest of the lakes in the region. The lake has a length of approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) long and maximum width of 0.75 miles (1 km), a maximum depth of 19 m (62 ft), and a surface elevation of 68 m (223 ft) above sea level.
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Weather at Bassenthwaite Lake
H: 62° L: 48°
Clear
48°
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Feels like 46°
Precipitation
12%
Humidity
88%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
49°
3 AM
48°
6 AM
48°
9 AM
53°
12 PM
60°
3 PM
62°
6 PM
58°
9 PM
52°
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- Where is Bassenthwaite Lake?
- Bassenthwaite Lake is a lake in North West England.
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- There is no fixed answer for Bassenthwaite Lake: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Bassenthwaite Lake in North West England. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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