Name: Derwentwater Island Hop
SKU: Derwenthop
Price: 59.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (5 reviews)

Derwentwater Island Hop swimming friends

Derwentwater Island Hop

£59.99

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 4 customer ratings

(5 customer reviews)

We indulge our obsession with swimming around islands on the Derwentwater Island Hop, and there is no better place in the Lake District to do it. This is one of our swim guides’ favourite swim; it’s a real adventure, has amazing North Lakes views and finishes with the best brew in the Lakes! 🙂
The islands we swim to are just the right distance apart for a challenging but very manageable wild swim. They just cry out to swim to… you know the feeling?

2025 Dates: Thursday, 26 June | Saturday, 26 July

Swim Ability & Fitness: Suitable for confident open water swimmers who can comfortably swim a mile in open water. Good fitness required.

What’s Included:

20 years of experience; no one knows the Lakes like we do. We wrote the book, literally: Wild Swimming Walks Lake District
100% Safety Record; we establish the Good Practice that others follow
Highly qualified, capable and friendly swim guides
A high Guide:Swimmer ratio, so you can get help and support if you need it.
Fantastic swimming locations within the National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Excellent water quality – we run our own independent tests during the season to make sure of it
Free swimming wetsuit and equipment hire. We want you to enjoy your swimming!
The best swimming experience in the UK – we get consistent, independent 5 star reviews… thanks folks 🙂
Free hot choccy & cake and in the water treats
A high quality Swim the Lakes silicone swim cap

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SKU: Derwenthop Category: Adventure Swim Days Tags: adventure swimming, derwent water, keswick, lake district, outdoor swimming, wild swim

Swim Description

The Derwentwater Island Hop is a real adventure swim. We enjoy our training swims here so much that we felt that we had to share it with you. The views from the bay are some of the best in the North Lakes, whatever the weather. The islands we swim to are just the right distance apart for a challenging but very manageable wild swim. They just cry out to swim to… you know the feeling? On the return swim, you can look forward to the best brew in the Lake District and an essential slice of cake:)

This is an idea trip for swimmers who are gaining confidence in open water and are looking for an enjoyable way to test themselves. It also attracts experienced and confident outdoor swimmers who just want a blast1 A favourite amongst our guides too, the Derwentwater Island Hop is sure to be a memorable experience.

Derwentwater Island Hop Swim Ability & Fitness Level: Suitable for experienced swimmers who can comfortably swim a mile in open water. A good level of fitness will allow you to enjoy, rather than survive this swim. However, we always have a good ratio of Swim Guides : Swimming Clients so differences in swimming speed can be accommodated.

Brief Itinerary:

09:00 – Meet at Derwentwater. Briefing and change ready to swim

10:00 – In the water, a tour of the islands; 3-4 km

12:00 – Change, brew up and cake onshore.

13:00 – Approx finish

Please see the FAQ and Essential Information tabs to the left for more important information on what to expect and what to bring etc.

Dear Pete and Andrea. We have had a lovely day today. Thanks so much for organising such a “great’ event. We are both looking forward to seeing you again at the Windermere swim weekend. Kind regards, Stephen and Pam

Any Queries? We are happy to help, see our Swim Trips FAQ page or call 015394 33826

5 reviews for Derwentwater Island Hop

Stephen & Pam – August 17, 2015

Dear Pete and Andrea. We have had a lovely day today. Thanks so much for organizing such a “great’ event. We are both looking forward to seeing you again at the Windermere swim weekend.
Kind regards, Stephen and Pam
Rated 5 out of 5

Cathy Bryant – August 17, 2016

Incredibly supportive and encouraging while I was swimming Derwent water Island hop. And what a glorious place to swim. I’ll be doing more swims with you next year for sure. Cathy Bryant Aug, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5

Hannah Jackson – August 8, 2017

Hi there, I did the Derwent water swim on Thursday 3 August. just to say a huge thank you for looking after me and encouraging me to finish. I’m so glad I did!! It was very well organised and I felt very safe with you. Huge thanks to the team, Hannah x
Rated 5 out of 5

Swim the Lakes – July 10, 2018

Thanks for a great morning. Pretty amazing conditions, great location and lovely guides (obvs ?). I got my @puffinswim tow float too! Mandy
Rated 5 out of 5

Helen Highley – August 9, 2019

Hi there, Thanks so much for a fantastic day yesterday. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and appreciated your encouragement to swim at my own pace. It made for an unforgettable swim in stunning surroundings. Thanks also for arranging the weather!
I do hope I’ll be joining you again for a swim in the future.
All the best
Helen

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

How fit do I need to be for this Wild Swim?

For this adventure you should be able to swim a mile in open water without any worries and be comfortable in open water. Its not a race but you should have a good level of fitness. Confidence in the water is essential as the swimming is very exposed to the weather and it can get quite lively in the water at times. There’s a short walk through some woods to get to the start of our swim.

We aim to satisfy the swimming aspirations of all of our guests without any compromise in your safety.

Can I hire a wetsuit?
Yes, wetsuit hire should be arranged in advance, either via this link or by ringing us. Wetsuit hire here

What will the weather be like?

It could be sunny and still, it could be windy and raining, but we do know you are going to have a great time. Please check the weather forecast before you travel and bring suitable clothing and footwear.

How cold will the water be and do I need a wetsuit?

The lakes vary in temperature between 15-18 degrees for this time of year depending on the local weather conditions. We swim in wetsuits for warmth and buoyancy. We have swimming wetsuits to hire for a small fee.
If you want to swim without a wetsuit and are conditioned to swimming in cool water, please email us summarising your experience of temperatures and length of time in water – thanks.

ESSENTIAL INFO
Wetsuits: Swims are in full swimming wetsuits for this trip (no shorties). You can hire a wetsuit from us 🙂 please see below.
If you’d like to swim without a wetsuit please contact us to discuss your relevant non-wetsuit swimming experience, thanks.

Wetsuit Hire: Please book your wetsuit hire as soon as possible and at least 24hrs before your trip. Hire costs just £6 for a quality swimming wetsuit and wetsuits can be booked here. You can also ring 015394 33826.

Group Size: min – max: 5 – 15

Confirmation Email: We will send a confirmation after booking, please check your ‘spam folder’ etc.

Trip Caution: Open water swimming by its very nature involves a natural outdoor environment. Although unlikely, there is always a possibility that we may need to make changes to the itinerary due to, for example, weather conditions, water conditions or other issues that may affect safe operation or organisation.

Please read our Swim Trip FAQ’s to ensure you are well prepared and get the most from your swimming adventure.

T&C’s
All participants must be 16 years or over, and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
By booking you are agreeing to our booking terms and conditions here

Swim Trips FAQ’s
For more information such as kit suggestions, fitness levels please read our Swim Trips FAQ’S here.

Happy Swimming

Pete & Andrea