Item: Loughrigg, Lakes and Lilies Wild Swim
Author: Liz

Loughrigg, Lakes and Lilies Wild Swim

From: £69.99

Our Loughrigg, Lakes & Lilies swim is one of our most popular Adventure Swim Days. It has just the right mix of swimming and walking and is a relaxing way to enjoy the best of Lake District wild swimming in one of our favourite and most frequented swimming locations. Set in the Vale of the Lake District Poets this classic low-level walk links tarn, lake and dub swimming to offer you an outdoor swimming experience that will make you smile whenever you remember it.

Dates: July 9 2020

Swim ability & Fitness: Suitable for novice & experienced outdoor swimmers. Moderate walking fitness.

Trip Duration: 9:00 – 15:30 approx

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SKU: lougrigswim Category: Adventure Swim Days Tags: lake district, loughrigg, wild swim

Trip Description

We’ll enjoy all that the Lakes and the surrounding fells have to offer, with picnicking and tea-drinking between swims. Don’t worry about your speed or style; swim, explore and soak up the views above and below the water. If you want to go for a shorter swimming option or just stay on the beach and soak up the surroundings, feel free.

Your guides are experienced open water swimmers, safety kayakers and qualified lifeguards, who are keen to share their knowledge of the local area and give swimming tips to enhance your outdoor swimming experience.

Swim Ability & Fitness: Please ensure that you can swim continuously for at least 1000m (40 x 25m) in a pool and we recommend some previous wild swimming experience. The swims will be easy-moderate paced with an emphasis on enjoying the journey and surroundings. Moderate walking fitness essential.

The route includes 8km (5 miles) of easy walking over uneven tracks and undulating trails and between 1,500m-3,5oom of swimming throughout the day (the longest swim being the swim to the Island on Grasmere which is about 1,700m… you can have a rest on the island!).

Brief Itinerary: Meet at ‘Swim the Lakes’ shop in Ambleside at 9am for a briefing. Full info and itinerary will be emailed to you upon booking.

What’s Included: A fully guided walk and swim with experienced guides. Wetsuit hire available.

Please also see FAQ’s and Essential Information tabs on left for what to expect and what to bring etc.

Customer Testimonials:
“Thanks for a great days swimming! I loved the combination of walking and swimming – they were both fantastic locations” – Liz.

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

1 review for Loughrigg, Lakes and Lilies Wild Swim

Liz – July 16, 2014

Thanks for a great days swimming! I loved the combination of walking and swimming – they were both fantastic locations. Liz

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

For this adventure swim please ensure that you are able to swim continuously for at least 1000m in a pool before booking. Confidence in water is essential, though beginners to wild swimming are welcome. There will be approximately 4 – 5 hours (group dependant) of easy- moderate walking on uneven tracks and trails to get to our tarn and lake venues.

The swims and walking will be easy-moderate paced with an emphasis on enjoying the journey and surroundings. We aim to satisfy the swimming aspirations of all of our guests without any compromise in your safety.

How far will we swim and hike?

Swim distances are given here as an indication of swimming potential only, we would encourage you to do as much or as little swimming as you like! The walk between lakes includes rough tracks so please make sure that you come prepared, including the obligatory attire for any Lake District adventure – good quality waterproofs and footwear.

Lake swimming: approx 1k – 3k (as you wish)

The walking route that links our swims covers a distance of 8 km along undulating, tracks and trails typical of Lake District walking.

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 surrounding lakes and rivers vary in temperature between 15-20 degrees for this time of year depending on the local weather conditions. 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)
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. Hire costs just £6 for a quality swimming wetsuit and wetsuits can be booked here

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

Some interesting facts:

Dove Cottage on the edge of Grasmere was the first family home of Britain’s greatest poet, William Wordsworth. He lived here 1799 – 1808, moving into the former pub initially with his sister. Settling in this enchanting place in the heart of his ‘native mountains’ meant that he was able to concentrate on writing and this period was his most inspired and productive.