Wild swim break
3-5 Nov | 1-3 Dec
Take the plunge on our three-day wild swim break, led by open water swim coach Colin Hill. Develop your cold swimming techniques, explore the bays and islands of the Ullswater Valley.
Winter wild swim break
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2 nights | from £300pp, accommodation is charged in addition.
Endorphins rush, mind cleared, and the blood starts pumping... Whether you’re new to cold water swimming or you’ve been hooked for a while, it doesn’t take long to feel the huge benefits to health and wellbeing.
Push yourself and your cold water swimming to the next level over our three-day break, honing your techniques under the supportive guidance of Colin Hill and explore Ullswater's best open water swimming spots.
See your wild swim confidence soar with a series of outdoor swims across the lake, a guided river swim, star gazing from the water and a session in our endless pool.
Meet Colin Hill
Our renowned open water swim guide and coach Colin Hill is an English Channel solo swimmer, the first UK Male Ice Mile swimmer (one mile in under 5 degrees with no wetsuit) and was recently inducted to the Ice Swimming Hall of Fame, amongst many other accolades. His passion for open water swimming is infectious.
Swimming spots
Islands, bays, beaches, crags; take part in a series of guided outdoor swims in the Ullswater valley with a small group of swimmers - ideal for solo explorers or with friends.