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Dorney Lake
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Dorney Lake (also known as Eton College Rowing Centre, and as Eton Dorney as a 2012 Summer Olympics venue) is a purpose-built rowing lake and Meetings & Events Venue in England. It is near the village of Dorney, Buckinghamshire, and is around 3 km (2 miles) west of Windsor and Eton, close to the River Thames. The lake is privately owned and financed by Eton College, which spent £17 million developing it.
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- Where is Dorney Lake?
- Dorney Lake is a lake in South East England.
- Can you swim at Dorney Lake?
- There is no fixed answer for Dorney Lake: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Dorney Lake in South East England. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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South East England
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