Name: The Lake District Retreat
Start: 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Glenridding, Penrith CA11, UK

The Wild Swimming Co. Ltd

44 reviews

Nov 4 - 6, 2024

Group size: 1 - 24

The Lake District Retreat

Glenridding, Penrith CA11, UK

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The Wild Swimming Co. Ltd

44 reviews

Nov 4 - 6, 2024

Group size: 1 - 24

The Lake District Retreat | Cumbria

4 - 6 November 2024

'A retreat, in the lakes, lead by local guides'

Join us at Almond Lodge on Hellveyn, with it's modern decor but timeless valley views, log fire and plunge pools.. Meals and table wine included as you come and enjoy the Lakes in all their wintery glory.

Who are the swim guides? - Mel

Mel is TWSCo's full time swim guide, Mel is a qualified Beach Lifeguard, Open Water Swim Coach and has achieved the National Water Safety Management Programme

Mel is currently studying towards her Diploma in Cold Water Therapy, as well being a nutritionist, personal trainer and operating a successful Swim School

Favourite swim- Bossiney Cove, Cornwall

Favourite retreat - Spring in Cornwall

Favourite cake - Lemon drizzle

Who are the swim guides? - Rich

Rich is a Beach Lifeguard, Open Water Lifeguard and Open Water Swim Coach and has achieved the National Water Safety Management Programme. Amongst this, Rich also delivers the whole suite of lifeguard and water safety awards for The Royal Lifesaving Society as a National Trainer Assessor.

Rich is also RNLI lifeboat crew and operations manager of Land & Wave, a busy outdoor centre in Dorset.

Favourite swim- Any of Snowdonia's waterfalls

Favourite retreat - The North Wales Swim Retreat

Favourite cake - Carrot Cake

Who are the swim guides? - Ali

Ali is a Beach Lifeguard, Open Water Lifeguard and Open Water Swim Coach and has achieved the National Water Safety Management Programme.

Ali is a TWSCo. favourite, she has plenty of mountain experience and absolutely loves The Lake District!

Favourite swim- Jumping off the jetty into Derwent Water

Favourite retreat - The Lake District Swim Retreat

Favourite cake - Millionaire's Shortbread

Breakfast
A hot breakfast such as filled baps or pancakes, alongside homemade granola and fruit
Lunch
A warming lunch included
Dinner
A homemade dinner each night from Chef Mel
All swims & activities
All swims included, plus any additional activities on the itinerary such as hikes and talks.
Accommodation
A good night's sleep
Table wine
A glass of red or white with your evening meal
Teas & Coffees
Hot drinks from the tea room
Cake, Cake and more cake
Cake is vital, homemade cake after every swim, of course

The Dorm space | Our most popular choice

Share a dormitory room with 3 or 4 like minded people, ideal for solo travellers or friends alike. We'll put you all in contact via WhatsApp before the trip so as you can say hello. Inclusive of meals, all swims/ events and table wine.

£489

Deposit: £50

Past Trip

Four bed bedroom for Four

Share a larger room for up to four in a double and bunk for £449 each inclusive of meals, all swims/ events and table wine. Larger groups possible with large discounts. Suitable for all who can swim 200m continuously

£449

Deposit: £50

Past Trip

TWSCo. Swim Cap

£5

Order a branded TWSCo. swim cap in advance, either sky blue or orange. Collect on retreat

Day 1
Day 1
The Lakes await
We meet at our first swim location at 1pm, likely to be a glorious lake in the lee of Helvellyn, England's favourite mountain. This guided swim and swim clinic will give you a chance to improve your stroke, or try a new stroke under the supervision of our qualified and experienced swim coaches.

Be sure to bring your hot drinks flasks fully charged to accompany homemade cake before we head to the accomodation for rooming.

Dinner with table wine will be followed by our famous 'Tame the Tides' talk in the lounge.
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Day 2
Day 2
Wake me up for waterfalls
Early birds will be wowed by an outstanding sunrise dip with warm croissants.

A hearty, healthy breakfast will be followed by a drive out to a spectacular Lake District waterfall, be prepared to visit an Instagram worthy shot!

An optional afternoon hike around Helvellyn will be followed by a sunset dip in The Lake's famous clear waters.
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Day 3
Day 3
A spellbounding end
Pancakes for breakfast will be followed by a short drive out to Ullwater, this incredible lake sits at the foot of Helvellyn. A point to point swim will be possible for those who want a challenge!

Homemade lemon drizzle cake will end a perfect few days in the mountains.

Carriages 1pm
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Day 1

The Lakes await

We meet at our first swim location at 1pm, likely to be a glorious lake in the lee of Helvellyn, England's favourite mountain. This guided swim and swim clinic will give you a chance to improve your stroke, or try a new stroke under the supervision of our qualified and experienced swim coaches.

Be sure to bring your hot drinks flasks fully charged to accompany homemade cake before we head to the accomodation for rooming.

Dinner with table wine will be followed by our famous 'Tame the Tides' talk in the lounge.

The Wild Swimming Co. Ltd

44 reviews

Incredible swimming holidays and events at iconic locations around the UK. Fabulous food, wonderful wines and accommodation come as standard alongside inclusive, breath taking swims and kind humans on our holidays. Our unique holidays focus on bringing new people to the best secret and most iconic swim spots from Cornwall, Devon & Dorset to North Wales and the Lake District, in exclusive, simple yet stunning accommodation with every detail taken care of. ✔ STA Open Water Swim Coaches ✔ Iconic Locations ✔ Lifeguard Led

I’ve been on three retreats now with Mel and Rich and have another one booked, which tells you all you need to know about how great they are! The retreats are a fantastic way to experience some incredible swims with the reassurance of having people there to make sure everyone is safe (coupled with a great group of people and delicious cake!) Would 100% recommend 😊

By Rachel B for The Spring in Dorset Retreat on Apr 26, 2025

Yet another wonderful swim retreat with The Wild Swimming Co. Lovely sunny Studland, lovely people, lovely food! Extremely well organised. Many thanks again!

By Alice K for The Spring in Dorset Retreat on Apr 20, 2025

I had an excellent time swimming, walking and eating cake. Mel, Rich, Frith and all the crew kept us safe on the water. The swims were excellent and I hope to be another retreat soon or attending a challenge swim!

By Elanor C for The Spring in Dorset Retreat on Apr 17, 2025

Rich and Mel made the whole experience of our Dorset retreat feel really safe, relaxed and magical. We were lucky to have some extraordinary sunrise and sunset swims and a brilliant challenging swim to Old Harry's Rock. Such a lovely atmosphere amongst everyone in the group. Thank you both for a very special 3 days.