Windermere Speed Limit 14th July 2016 There has been a call locally for the speed limit on Windermere to be doubled from 10 mph to 20 mph. Friends of the Lake Districts stance on this is as follows: We believe that the current management of the Lake works well for the majority of users. Windermere is now a more tranquil and safer place for a much wider range of people to enjoy. There has been an increase in the popularity of other recreational activities, such as sailing, canoeing and open water swimming, since the byelaws were introduced. Whilst some local businesses were undeniably affected when the byelaws came into force in 2005, many businesses have grown up around the Lake building on other non-powered recreational activities, such a sailing, canoeing and open water swimming. If you have any questions about this issue please contact Alison Lax on [email protected] or on 01539 720788 Manage Cookie Preferences