WHAT WE DO
Welcome to Swim the Lakes ~ The Lake District Open Water Swimming Specialists.
Swimming in the Lake District is our passion, come and share this wild swimming paradise with us and our friendly team.
Join us on an Adventure Swimming Day in the Lake District or stay a little longer with our Adventure Swimming Breaks in the Lake District.
Only time for a dip? then plunge into a guided Short Wild Swim in the Lake District or get a feel for the water with our popular Introduction to Open Water Swimming course.
We have a fully loaded open water swimming shop for all your wetsuits & equipment and provide a wetsuit fitting service at our Ambleside store to ensure you get the perfect wetsuit.
Guided Swim Bookings and enquires: 015394 33826
Online Sales and bookings are 24/7
For our Ambleside shop opening times check here
Plan your swim with us, use our swim calendar.
A few of the products from our store
Swimzi Graphite Rainbow Super Bobble Hat
Latest News
Puffin Billy Eco15 Drybag Tow Float User Review
Jan, from Swim the Lakes in Ambleside reviews the Puffin Billy Eco 15 Drybag tow float and wouldn't leave home for an outdoor swim without it!
Zoggs Thermal Swimsuit Review
Find out what our Jan thought about the new Zoggs Thermal Swimsuit. She takes a chilly winter dip to see what all the fuss is about... What we all want to know, is did it keep her warm?!
My Favourite 3 Lake District Swimming Spots
Swim the Lakes Team Member Ellie shares her favourite 3 Lake District Swimming Spots. I’ve always been a bit of a wimp when it comes to wild swimming but since starting university in Ambleside, [...]
Saving Windermere
Save Windermere... Lake Windermere is the compass needle located at the centre of the beating heart of the English Lake District. Its beauty reflects that of the surrounding fells, it provides both our playground and our livelihood and is part of our treasured UNESCO World Heritage Site, and yet all is not well with our lovely lake.