Electric-only waters in United Kingdom

3 entries

• 20 smaller lakes in the Lake District

  England, United Kingdom

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  A byelaw since 1974 bans powered vessels, defined as combustion-engined. The national park has proposed extending it to electric motors; not decided as of December 2025.

  Includes: Bassenthwaite Lake, Beacon Tarn, Blea Tarn (Langdale), Blelham Tarn, Brotherswater, Buttermere, Crummock Water, Devoke Water, Elterwater, Esthwaite Water, Grasmere, High Dam Tarn, Little Langdale Tarn, Loughrigg Tarn, Loweswater, Overwater, Rydal Water, Tarn Hows, Wastwater, Yew Tree Tarn

  lakedistrict.gov.uklakedistrict.gov.uk

• Bassenthwaite Lake

  Lake District, Cumbria, United Kingdom

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  A byelaw since 1974 bans powered vessels, defined as combustion-engined. The national park has proposed extending it to electric motors; not decided as of December 2025.

  lakedistrict.gov.uklakedistrict.gov.uk

• Rudyard Lake

  Staffordshire, United Kingdom

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): No petrol or diesel engines; electric outboards and unpowered craft only on this 2.5-mile reservoir. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.