
If hiking and swimming in stunning locations is your thing, then you will love our Ullswater Swimming Adventure! Ullswater is one of the Lake District's most beautiful big lakes. With views of the Helvellyn massive to the west and Place Fell to the east the swimming is surrounded by some of the finest fells in the Lakes. The hiking is just as attractive. Hilly, but not painfully so, the walk into our swimming location whets the appetite for the swim to come and provides a welcome warm up.
Swim Ability & Fitness Level: Suitable for beginners & intermediate outdoor swimmers who can comfortably swim 1,500m in open water. Hiking will be easy paced over typical rough Lake District tracks and trails.
Booking essential: via www.swimthelakes.co.uk, 015394 33826 or click the direct link to our website on this page.
Welcome to Swim the Lakes, located in Ambleside at the heart of the Lake District since 2005.
Our passion lies in swimming within this stunning landscape, and we invite you to experience this wild swimming paradise alongside our friendly team.
Join us for an Adventure Swimming Day in the Lake District, or extend your stay with our Adventure Swimming Breaks. If you're short on time, dive into a guided Short Wild Swim, or get acquainted with the water through our popular Introduction to Open Water Swimming course.
We offer a fully stocked outdoor swimming shop both online and in Ambleside, featuring all the wetsuits and equipment you need. Additionally, we provide a wetsuit fitting service at our Ambleside location to help you find the perfect fit.
We look forward to seeing you in the water soon!
Swim the Lakes - Ambleside.
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Saturday | 09:00 | - 13:00 |
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