WILD & OPEN WATER SWIMMING
Led by Colin Hill, our renowned open water swim guide and coach, English Channel solo swimmer, first UK Male Ice Mile swimmer (one mile in under 5 degrees with no wetsuit) & former Age Group Triathlon Champion. His passion for open water swimming is infectious.
Ullswater winter swim sessions
Winter
Cost: £40pp | Duration: 45 minutes | Group: Up to six people, 14 years and over.
Experience swimming in cold water during the winter months safely with our ice swimming expert, Colin Hill.
Stargazing night swims in Ullswater
All year round
Cost: £40pp | Duration: Up to 60 minutes | Group: Up to six people, a minimum of two.
Swim in the lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping you company under the stars. Guided by Colin Hill.
Waterfall wild swim
All year round
Cost: £55pp | Duration: 1hr 45 mins | Group: Up to six people, minimum of two.
A guided wild swim with cold water swimming expert, Colin Hill. Walk through the woodland to a series of waterfalls in the Ullswater Valley.
Full moon night swims
All year, once each month
Cost: £40pp | Duration: Up to 60 minutes |
Group: Up to six people, a minimum of two. Children 16 years and over.
Swim in the lake at night under a full moon with light-up tow floats and glow sticks.
Endless pool sessions with Ullswater Swim Place
All year
Duration: 60 minutes | Group: Individual, 8 years and over.
Swim in our new training pool against a flume to review and perfect your stroke technique with expert coaches Colin Hill, Karen Field or Salka Hintikka.
Introduction to open water swimming in Ullswater
May to September
Cost: £40pp | Duration: 60 minutes | Group: Up to six people, 11 years and over
This session is tailor made for those swimmers who would like some guidance and top tips on swimming outdoors.
Wild swimming adventure to Kailpot
April to October
Cost: £55pp | Duration: 90 minutes | Group: Up to six people, minimum of two.
Explore the secluded bay of Kailpot on Ullswater with expert tuition from Colin Hill
Cross lake swim
May to October
Cost: £60pp | Duration: 60 minutes | Group: Up to three people, 12 years and over
Challenge yourself on a one-mile swim from one side of the lake to another, with Colin offering support and advice from the boat.
Wild Swim Camps
Take the plunge all-year round on our three-day wild swim camps
With both summer and winter camp dates to pick from, immerse yourself in three days of outdoor swimming in Ullswater with one of the country’s most experienced open-water swimmers.
Swim shop
From technical open-water tow floats to neoprene hats and gloves (or simply if you've forgotten your swimsuit and goggles), Ullswater Swim Place, located next to our endless pool, has everything you need to take to the water — indoor or out. Run by our resident expert swim coach Colin Hill.