Wild Swims - English Lakes

Wild Swims Lake District

Relaxed and friendly open water swim guiding and coaching  for beginners in the English Lakes

I offer open water swims that are specially designed for you or your small group of friends and family, focusing on beginners. 

My focus is on relaxed, wild swim guiding and coaching, within the Lake District's waters. I encourage swimmers to slow their pace, learn about safe and efficient swimming in open water and enjoy the wonderful experience of seeing Lakeland from the water. My swims are particularly suitable for wild swimming beginners and those who want time to take in the scenery, as well as those who have signed up to their first open water swimming event and need some additional coaching and encouragement.

Wild Swims Lake District

Wild Swims Lake District is led me, Diane Mangan, and I have the following qualifications:

  • STA Level 2 Open Water Swim Coach
  • STA Award in Teaching Swimming
  • Royal Life Saving Society Open Water Lifeguard
  • Outdoor First Aid (16 hours)

Swimming with a qualified coach and open water lifeguard means that you have the support and supervision of an experienced open water swimmer, where safety is a priority. You will receive guidance on open water safety and swimming techniques, and can take away some things to review and practice in your own time or in further sessions with me.

What you can expect

When you book a session with Wild Swims Lake District I will tailor the activity to your needs and work to your schedule. I will then confirm the details and the meeting point, and what to bring. You can do as much or as little swimming as you like, depending on your ability. However, all swims include safety briefings, and open water swim guiding and coaching. My focus is on relaxed swimming, with time to enjoy the water and natural surroundings while you familiarise yourself with safe open water swimming practices.

Good kit for enjoying your experience

If you are swimming, bring your kit with you, including your costume, towel and/or change robe and lots of warm clothing. I swim mainly in open water wetsuits and use swim socks. If you wish to swim ‘skins’ (without a wetsuit) please discuss this with me on booking.

In your kit bag:

Recommended kit:

Swimming costume

  • A wetsuit is required - if you wish to swim without a wetsuit (skins), please discuss this with us first
  • Swim socks
  • Swim gloves - cold water/winter swimming
  • Goggles
  • Swim tow-float/drybag
  • Towel
  • Change robe
  • Warm clothes and waterproofs, trousers and jacket, depending on the weather.
  • Sunscreen in the summer and insect repellent if needed (please consider products that have green credentials to preserve our lakes)
  • Personal water bottle and any personal snacks/lunch
  • A warm hat and/or sun hat

Please ensure your kit is clean and dry, to avoid the spread of invasive species. 

For more information see:

Wild Swimming Lake District - Clean Check Dry Large

Prices for guided wild swimming in the Lake District

Each session is organised individually and prices depend on the duration and number of participants.

As an example, a half day swimming and coaching with one participant and one guide starts at £45. Prices reduce according to the number of participants and/or organised group events.

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