
Try outdoor swimming with Swim the Lakes in Ambleside, right at the heart of the Lake District and in one of the best locations in Britain for wild swimming. We are spoilt for choice in the Lake District, come and try it out for yourself and get shown the ropes by our friendly and experienced wild swim guides and coaches. They will share their experience and expertise with you, as well as look after you in the water. We'll supply everything you need, just turn up with your swimwear and have fun!
This session is perfect for people who can swim but want to swim outdoors for the first time. The emphasis of this swim is feeling comfortable in the water. Approaching outdoor swimming safely and responsibly whilst exploring and enjoying the natural environment. For this swim, you need to be a capable swimmer who can swim 500m in a pool (20 lengths of a 25m pool), front-crawl, or breaststroke.
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.
Season (14 May 2025) | ||
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Wednesday | 08:30 | - 10:30 |
Season (16 July 2025) | ||
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Wednesday | Open |
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