Trip Description
The Swim to Devils Chimney is another one of our favourite island-hopping adventures, this time on Ullswater. With it’s ‘Big Lake’ exposure and dramatic views this exciting swim requires a good level of fitness… anything can happen on the way to Devil’s Chimney! The swim distance is 4-5km, a full itinerary will be emailed to you after booking.
Swim to Devils Chimney Ability and Fitness Level:
The Swim to Devils Chimney adventure swim is suitable for fit and experienced open water swimmers who can comfortably swim over 4km in open water. Good fitness level required. For those of us who love to swim!

Swim to Devils Chimney Brief Itinerary:
09:00 – Arrive at the car park
09:30 – Briefing and change ready to swim
10:00 – In the water, Swim to Devil’s Chimney & Island Hop, 4-5 km of swimming.
12:00 – Return, Change, brew-up, and cake onshore.
Each of our swims will be arranged according to the weather and group aspirations, but we guarantee that it will be a lot of fun and packed with good quality Lake District swimming.
What’s Included: Fully guided swim with experienced guides and safety cover. One of our lovely swim caps and Tea/Hot chocolate and cake :).
Wetsuit Hire Available
Please see the FAQ and Essential Information tabs to the left for more information on 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
Debbie Tyler –
Good morning, I just wanted to thank you for a fabulous swim yesterday at Ullswater. After being really nervous at the start, your team (especially you Pete) made me feel very relaxed and I thoroughly enjoyed the morning.
This is my first time in the Lakes, we’ve travelled up from the Midlands, and I’ll definitely be coming back to you guys for another swim adventure.
Thanks again, I’ll be spreading the word to all my swimmy friends! Regards, Debbie 😁
Jane –
Hi there
Safely back in Scottish Borders and recovering from a fab day .
It’s the hardest morning of swimming I’ve done and though I probably didn’t look like it, I really enjoyed it.
Thank you to all the swim the lakes team, for looking after us. For encouraging me and although I was so, so slow, was never made to feel it.
I plan to come back next time you do that swim to see if I can manage it without swallowing 5 gallons of Ullswater 😂😂😂.
Many thanks once again
Jane (one of the skins swimmers)
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