Black Moss Potter Swim Walk

About

The Black Moss Potter takes a ramble up the wonderful Langstrath Valley, right at the heart of Borrowdale, to enjoy prolonged dips in the delightful pools of Langstrath and Stonethwaite Beck. The highlight of the day is a swim in the fabled Black Moss Pot, the holy grail of pot and dub dippers. You will never have so much fun in such a short stretch of water!

This swimming adventure is for the wild swimming connoisseur who enjoys the journey as much as the swimming. The trail is easy-going, the view is one of the best in Lakeland and you could drink the water straight from the beck it's so clear.

Come and join us for a chilled-out walk in the fells with plenty of time for swimming, dipping, fun, tea and cake. This will be a day out that you will never forget.

2026 Dates: Thursday, 28 May

Start Time: 09:00 to finish by approx. 16:00. Meeting location, itinerary and parking information will be emailed to you upon booking.

Includes: Fully guided trip run by qualified mountain leaders and swim guides. Hot chocolate/tea and cake provided throughout the day. You can swim in your costume or bring your wetsuit, it's up to you (wetsuit and equipment hire available with prior notice).
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Booking essential: via www.swimthelakes.co.uk, 015394 33826 or click the direct link to our website on this page.
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Welcome to Swim the Lakes, based in Ambleside at the heart of the Lake District since 2005.
We're passionate about swimming in this spectacular landscape and love sharing it with others. Join our friendly, experienced team and discover some of the most beautiful wild swimming locations the Lake District has to offer.
We offer a wide range of outdoor swimming experiences for all abilities. Whether you're dipping your toe in with a taster session, swimming out to an island, or enjoying a gentle river float on a guided wild swim, there's something for everyone. You can also join us for a full day of swimming and walking on our Adventure Swim Days, or extend your visit with one of our Adventure Swimming Mini-Breaks. For those new to the sport, we run popular Introduction to Open Water Swimming courses, as well as outdoor swim safety courses.
Our outdoor swimming shop in Ambleside is stocked with essential equipment and swimwear, and we offer a wetsuit fitting service to help you find the perfect fit.
We look forward to welcoming you — and seeing you in the water soon.

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Swim the Lakes
2 Compston Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9DJ