TRIP OVERVIEW
Trip Dates
17 Jun - 19 Jun |
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23 Jun - 25 Jun |
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22 Jul - 24 Jul |
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28 Jul - 30 Jul |
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Tour Highlights
Swim the iconic Lake District among stunning valleys, lakes, tarns and waterfalls.
Combine safely escorted open water swims with spectacular fell and forest walks.
Relax in secluded tranquillity at one of our fantastic accommodations. Either the Glenthorne Guest House (offering a traditional Quaker aesthetic and home-cooked food) or The Inn at Grasmere (with sauna, heated pool and restaurant serving seasonal and local produce).
Get back to nature for a Short Escape swimming holiday in the UK’s picturesque Lake District. With freshwater swims in some of the region’s most iconic lakes, this weekend getaway is the perfect way to spend some time in the great outdoors and discover this beautiful part of the British countryside from a unique and unforgettable perspective.
The Lake District National Park sprawls across the county of Cumbria and covers around 700 square miles of England’s best-loved scenery. It’s a region of high mountains, deep valleys, large lakes, remote tarns, and spectacular waterfalls.
We stay in The Inn at Grasmere (an inclusive, relaxed hotel in the centre of the village). The perfect location for your trip, offering an exciting mix of lake and tarn swimming and you’ll have plenty of chances to enjoy some of the region’s most breathtaking locations. All swims are of a manageable distance and are broken up with some challenging, but spectacular, fell walking between locations. This is the perfect opportunity to leave the bustle of everyday life behind - simply disconnect for a few days of unforgettable lake swimming in the British countryside!
Who is trip for?
With shorter daily swim distances, this trip is perfect for those who enjoy freshwater swimming and are looking for a weekend break among some of the country’s most awe-inspiring scenery. The trip explores the surroundings of the Lake District, so swimmers should also be comfortable walking at various gradients for at least 45 minutes to reach remote swimming spots.
Swimmers should have a basic understanding of open water swimming and be capable of completing the average swim distance and average daily swim distance (over the course of two swims) prior to the start of the trip.
The average swim distance is around 1.5km. The average daily swim distance is around 3km.
We have given this trip a ‘Leisurely’ grading designed for people who want to swim at a more relaxed pace and enjoy the scenery.
This grading is for the swim only and does not take into account the challenging walks to each remote location.
What's included?
- Fully guided swimming holiday (swimmers only)
- Professional swim guides and full safety escort on all swims (swimmers only)
- All breakfasts
- All lunches (swimmers only)
- Full ABTOT Financial Protection
- Dinner on first night
- Two nights' accommodation
What's not included?
- Travel to and from the start of the trip
- Evening meals
- Drinks and additional activities
- Wetsuit hire
Sample Trip Itinerary
Please note that the below daily itineraries are an example of the swims that may take place during your trip, however, actual swim locations and distances will vary according to local weather and swim conditions. Your SwimTrek guides and local boat pilots will determine the most suitable swim locations each day and will communicate the plan with all guests as soon as possible.
Trip Schedule
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Map
Reviews
The Lakes and Tarns trip was amazing - beautiful scenery, fantastic weather, enthusiastic guides and amazing swimming with a lovely group of people. Thank you SwimTrek.
One of the best experiences of my life, made special by the amazing guides, boat crew and participants.
The best 3 days of 2024. Well-organised with great guides & lovely, like-minded swimmers!
One of the best experiences of my life, made special by the amazing guides, boat crew and participants.
I felt very nervous about joining a specialised swimming holiday when I’m just a recreational swimmer. My fears were unfounded, I achieved challenges I didn't think I was capable of and had fun whilst doing so. The guides were amazing and it was great to make new open water swimming friends. I highly recommend SwimTrek.
AMAZING trip! Experienced, professional and fun guides. Great mix of swimming and walking in beautiful surroundings. I loved it and can't wait for my next Swim Trek adventure.
It's hard to believe that there can be better places to swim than the Lake District in fine weather. But I'd be very happy to go on some more swimtrek holidays and check!
The staff on this trip (Sarian, Tash, Liam, Barry) were fabulous and I felt so looked after. The lakes were beautiful to look at and swim in and my fellow trekkers were great company. 10/10
An amazing experience, fabulous swims in beautiful locations with experienced, super helpful crew, I can’t recommend it enough!
I can’t recommend SwimTrek highly enough. I’ve been on trips as an individual traveller, with my partner and with a group of friends and have enjoyed all equally. Such a wonderful way to explore a new location.