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| What an amazing place for a swim! I’ve visited many wild swimming spots in the Lake District – but none are quite like this deep natural infinity pool on a steep fell side! Read on to learn more about this epic location… |
A hidden natural infinity pool in the Lake District
What an amazing find this was when I was exploring waterfalls in the Lake District – a hidden infinity pool perched up high overlooking Thirlmire and the Lakeland fells. There are loads of wild swimming spots in the Lake District – but not many gems like this that are high up a steep mountain side in a deep, natural infinity plunge pool setting with the best Lake District views. It was a stunning find and one of those ‘wow’ moments. The photo above got a load of likes and interest on my Insta account – I guess other people got that ‘wow’ feeling too!
Initially I didn’t blog about it as I’m loathe to share too much info on secret places – this blog gets thousands of hits a week! Although I do share locations of my adventures and secret spots on my Insta & Facebook stories which is a more limited number of like-minded people, give me a follow if you want to discover new places:
Lake District’s ‘Thirlmire’ Infinity pool – map location:
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| Here’s the general map location of the infinity pool. This idyllic infinity pool is on the north-eastern side of Thirlmire in the Lake District in the highlighted circle on the map. It’s not that long a walk from where you can park the car at Swirls Car Park but the exact infinity pool spot is a little hidden from the main foot path. When I did this initial blog post – this is all I shared as I think it’s good to have an explore and sometimes things can be too accessible these days and it spoils the fun of adventure and the excitement of discovering something for yourself! However, since the location of this infinity pool is more documented online now, to help you in your search if you click the interactive map route button below you can see more specific location details and where I recommend starting your waterfall hunting adventure and where to park the car (Swirls Car Park). You’ll then walk north along the footpath to Fisherplace Gill where the infinity pool is located. The infinity pool is located away from the main path by about 30m – and Fisherplace Gill is steep with lots of cascading falls – so it will still take a little bit of finding! By clicking the button below – you’ll get a better idea of where it is. However to view the map in more detail – and save the route to your phone (so it still works without signal – essential in the Lakes)- you will need a paid subscription from OS maps – which I recommend! |
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Hidden infinity Lake District infinity pool photos:
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| I love going watrefall hunting in the Lake District and just getting a map and having an explore wherever it says waterfalls! Sometimes there will be a plunge pool at the foot of the waterfalls – perfetc for a dip! On Fisherplace Gill where the infinity pool is located there are quite a few waterfalls and cascades and it is worth an explore. If you get to this waterfall pictured above you are nearly at the hidden infinity pool – but have come a little bit too far up the Gill so head a bit further down stream than this. (It is a good place to stop and admire though!) |
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| The hidden infinity pool in all its glory with stunning views over to Thirlmire. If you manage to find it you won’t be disappointed by this epic place which is deep enough for a swim. It’s a little tricky to get down into it – and beware the drop over the waters edge – a fall here is dangerous – and it has happened recently where someone ended up in a very bad way. Do take care also if you go for a swim, the fresh water here is as cold as it gets and can be a right shock to the system if you haven’t done it before – risking drowning for a social media photo and likes just isn’t worth it. Another note of caution – recent heavy rainfall increases the water flow which can make the water flow more powerful – so take care. And finally – I share places like this as I want others to enjoy outdoor experiences – but please, please, look after these natural beauty spots. Don’t trash them, take all your rubbish home with you and leave them as you found them for others to enjoy. If you do see any rubbish – do the decent thing and help tidy it up. Thanks and enjoy your visit! |
