WHAT WE DO
Welcome to Swim the Lakes ~ The Lake District Open Water Swimming Specialists
We love wild swimming and, based in the Lake District, we’re in one of the best places in the world for indulging your passion.
Join us on an Adventure Swim Day in the Lake District or stay a little longer with our Adventure Swim Breaks.
Only time for a dip? try a guided Short Wild Swim in the Lake District.
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 right wetsuit.
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
Latest News
Ice Swimming and the Wim Hof Method
I have found it very easy to commit the time to learn the simple breathing practices and apply it to my cold water swimming. Immediate benefits include much faster recovery following cold swims, a general feeling of well-being and intense increases in my body temperature following certain breathing exercises.
Save Grange Lido
Grange Lido built in 1932, is a rare example of beautiful Art Deco swimming pool complex situated in a spectacular position in the Southern Lake District, overlooking Morecambe Bay. It is the only seaside [...]
End of Season Wetsuit Sale 2018
Ahh sadly summer is slipping away and swim wetsuits are running out of stock. Our end of season wetsuit sale is now on. New Wetsuits on Sale BlueSeventy Sprint (sorry no ladies left) - [...]
5 key points on Blue Green Algae for Swimmers
In the hot weather you might be hearing reports of Blue Green Algae and be wondering how this will affect you. Here a five key points to take away. 1.Blanket warnings may be issued [...]