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Swim the Lakes
Type:Swimming Outdoor
Swim the Lakes, 2 Compston Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJ
About
Welcome to Swim the Lakes ~ The Lake District Open Water Swimming Specialists.
Swimming in the Lake District is our passion, and we invite you to come and share this wild swimming paradise with us and our friendly, experienced team.
Our swimming adventures are based all-around the Lake District and vary in the length of swimming and walking.
Join us on a Day Swimming Adventure where you will be guided through an amazing journey in water and on land all with amazing views or stay a little longer on our one of our 3 day Adventure Swimming Breaks, where you can relax and go with the flow. If you only have time for a short dip then plunge into a guided short wild swim or get a feel for the water with our popular Wild Swim Taster Sessions and Introduction to Open Water Swimming Courses. All our swims are led by experienced professional, lifeguard swim guides.
We have a fully loaded open water swimming shop in Ambleside, the heart of the Lake District, where we strive to provide the best service, wetsuits and equipment to suit your needs plus a wetsuit fitting service to ensure you get the perfect wetsuit.
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Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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* Swim the Lakes Ambleside shop and website is open all-year. Our shop is closed on Christmas, Boxing Day and New Years day. Please check before travelling to us on Sundays as we may occasionally be closed.
Guide Prices
Swims range from £30 for our shorter wild swims up to £70 for longer day adventures.
Swim products in our Ambleside store have various prices.
We always do all we can to provide incredible products and amazing experiences and our service is priceless.
Facilities
Booking & Payment Details
- Advance booking essential
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
- Online Booking Possible
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Find Swim the Lakes situated on the A591( Compston Road) in Ambleside.
Public Transport Directions
We are a 2min walk from Ambleside bus station and the nearest train station is at Windermere 15min drive away along the A591.
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