Wild Swims Lake District

We are still talking about our beautiful and most loveliest morning with you and will always remember such a special swim and morning getting to know you. We absolutely loved it and thank you for such a wonderful day. It exceeded our excitement.

'I’ve just got back from a fabulous two-day adventure with Wild Swims Lake District hiking and swimming around the mountains, lakes and high tarns near Coniston and I’m absolutely buzzing.

There are so many reasons to recommend a swim/walk adventure with Diane and Jim in the Lake District. But where to start? Maybe with their meticulous planning that ensured both days went without a hitch, from a 3km swim around Grasmere, a hike up Dow Crag, a sunset swim on Lake Coniston and even the discovery of a secret miners' cave tucked away behind a hidden tarn that sparkled in the sunlight. Or perhaps with the delicious tasty treats baked by Diane to sustain us after our many dips? Or the great company, chats, and fascinating snippets of history about the area shared during our walks? 

Whatever your reason for choosing Wild Swims Lake District, I can guarantee you’ll return filled with memories of smiles, lung fulls of fresh air, extraordinary mountain top views, sparkling emerald waters and an adventure shared with two of the warmest and most inspiring people you could hope to meet.'

'I have just spent 2 days with Diane and Jim in the Lakes. I have spent 3 years unable to walk due to an acute destructive arthritis ending in an ankle fusion. Needless to say, despite a year of rehabilitation, I was very anxious at being able to swim and fell walk again. Diane and Jim always made me feel safe, stayed with me and set the pace to my slower one without me even noticing until the end. We had an extraordinary 2 days of swimming and fell walking, hot chocolate and Diane’s lovely Brownies. We were blessed with the weather but also with a couple sharing their love of the mountains and swimming in the wild beauty of the Lake District.'

'Diane was great at creating a session to suit our requirements and make sure we were supported throughout. I enjoyed it so much I bought a wetsuit on the way home!

Diane's experience meant we felt very confident to take on a bigger swim than either of us have ever done before. 

I'd definitely recommend Diane whether you're taking your first strokes in open water swimming or looking for new places to try.'

'We set off with some trepidation for our Lake District adventure, neither of us having ever done any tarn swimming! But we should not have worried! Diane and Jim were fantastic! Showing us their 'secret tarns' and fell hikes, where we thoroughly enjoyed the wild splendor of the Lakes. A magical experience and great company! Thank you.’

Having quite recently taken up open water swimming and as someone who loves the Lake District I was desperate to experience swimming in the Lakes but didn’t really know where to start. 

I contacted Diane to ask if she would take me out for a swim and I am so glad I did. Diane took me to Crummock water and I was blown away by its beauty. I’d always only felt confident to swim breaststroke open water but with the gentle encouragement from Diane she helped give me the confidence to try front crawl instead. 

Diane’s relaxed coaching helped remove a barrier I had had in my mind for so long, I was convinced I couldn’t do crawl but before I knew it I was doing it. 

She gave me tips about technique and explained the advantages of swimming crawl in a wetsuit but above all she made it a calm, relaxed way for me to learn. Since swimming with Diane I’m itching to keep practising and can’t wait to go swimming with her again.