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
Sola Wetsuit Changing Bucket
Latest News
Dryrobe Alpine Range arriving soon
The special edition Dryrobe Alpine Range is the best way to get changed and stay warm during your swimming adventures. With it's quick drying, soft fleece lining the dryrobe® Advance Alpine Range is perfect for life lived by the water.
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, [...]