Lake District Swimming

20 magical places to go wild swimming in the Lake District

20 magical places to go wild swimming in the Lake District

If you’re looking for the best wild swimming spots in England, you’ll find them in the Lake District. With cliff top infinity pools, turquoise swimming holes that wouldn’t look out of place in Bali or Thailand, fairytale gorges, huge mossy canyon waterfalls, and of course remote tarns and lakes, the Lake District is a wild swimmer’s paradise. We’re sharing all the best spots in our guide to wild swimming in the Lake District.

The secret swimming holes above Aira Force

The secret swimming holes above Aira Force

Aira Force is the most popular waterfall in the Lake District, but relatively few people venture above the main falls to discover the hidden world of gorges, pools and cascades above. We’re sharing how to find the two best hidden gorge pools and everything else you need to know to plan the perfect trip to Aira Force and the High Cascades.