The Ease into Easedale Wild Swim sums up outdoor swimming in the Lake District fells: dramatic scenery and clear tarn swimming. With its mini classic walk and well-situated pools, it's the perfect introduction to adventure swimming. We meet and end our adventure in Grasmere, with its great shops, cafes, and famous Grasmere Gingerbread shop. This is one of our most popular wild swims and brings out the big kid in most of our swimmers
2026 Dates: Saturday, 9 May | Wednesday, 10 June | Thursday, 6 August
Swim Ability & Fitness: Suitable for beginners and experienced wild swimmers and hill walkers. Good swimming ability required and good walking fitness.
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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.
Swim the Lakes - Ambleside.
Swim the Lakes
2 Compston Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9DJ
| Season (9 May 2026) | ||
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| Saturday | Open | |
| Season (10 June 2026) | ||
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| Wednesday | Open | |
| Season (6 Aug 2026) | ||
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