Buttermere Swimble

Our Buttermere Swimble swim walk is a really enjoyable day out and is proving to be one of our most popular swims. Swimming in the best locations in Buttermere, gentle hiking between dips, and picnicking along the way. If you are new to the Lakes, or to outdoor swimming, you will certainly fall in love with the place. If you are an old hand, you’ll enjoy the company and easygoing nature of the day.

The great circle of mountains surrounding Buttermere are truly awe-inspiring. We’ll be swimming in the shadow of Fleetwith Pike, High Stile and Haystacks. They were among Wainwright’s favourites, and his ashes are scattered by Innominate Tarn up on Haystacks. For a man who knew the Lakes as well as Wainwright this fact says a lot about the beauty of this place. Buttermere has the clearest water of all of the Lake District lakes, and it provides an exceptional day of hiking and swimming. Although very popular, one can never tire of exploring Buttermere and its surrounding fells.

Larch, pine, beech, and ash line many sections of Buttermere and define many of the most attractive swimming locations. We will be making good use of these as we tour the perimeter of the lake, and the woods provide good shelter in both good weather and bad. The blue slate shingle beaches where we will swim are a nice place to linger on a sunny day.

This is an ideal trip for anyone who has done a bit of open-water swimming and who also enjoys a hike. Our relaxed and friendly guides will ensure your safety on dry land and in the water and are there to make sure you enjoy your day out.

You may also like the following events from Swim the Lakes:

• Next month, 15th May, 08:30 am, Rydal Islands and Caves Swim in Keswick
• This June, 4th June, 08:30 am, The Finsthwaite Wild Swim in Keswick
• This June, 5th June, 09:00 am, Ease into Easedale in Keswick

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