Walney West Shore

Ocean / SeaModerate

54.12078, -3.27163

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Good to swim today

Water 18°C · Wind 11 km/h · Waves 0.4 m

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A solid open-water swim for those with some experience.

Beginner-friendly65
Navigation48
Comfort55
Predictability45

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Walney West Shore is an open water swimming spot in Cumbria and Lancashire, United Kingdom. A coastal sea-swimming location, rated moderate, for regular open water swimmers. Check the live water temperature, wind and wave conditions below, and read community reviews and recent swims here before you head out.

Conditions right now

Good
Water17.7°C
Air18.6°C
Wind11 km/h
Waves0.4 m

Current swimming conditions at Walney West Shore: water temperature 17.7°C, air 18.6°C, wind 11 km/h, waves 0.4 m. Overall rated good for open water swimming.

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    About this spot

    EA Good (water quality)Designated bathing water

    UK Environment Agency designated bathing water. Latest classification: Good. Designated since 1988. Region: Cumbria and Lancashire.

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    Difficulty

    Moderate

    Water type

    Ocean / Sea

    Added

    May 12, 2026

    GPS

    54.1208, -3.2716

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