Wild Swimming in the Lake District at Eskdale – there’s no where else like it – what a spot!
MY FAVOURITE WILD SWIMMING AREA in the lakes
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| This map shows the route to walk from the car park to Lingcove Bridge, which takes around 50 mins. At the half way point is Kail Pot which is well worth checking out for a wild swim. Once at Lingcove Bridge – Tongue Pot is another popular spot and then there are plenty of others to come across in this area if you just keep following the River Esk up stream. Like I say you are literally spoilt for choice! |
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| This is Lincove Bridge – and once you have walked to this location you’ve hit wild swimming heaven! |
PRESERVE BEAUTY SPOTS, LEAVE NO TRACE & DO OUR BIT
More people visiting natural beauty spots is a double-edged sword—it's great that more get to enjoy and connect with nature, but a small minority leave rubbish or cause damage, giving everyone a bad name. I’m not into gatekeeping these places—plenty of people share them—but let’s do it responsibly. Please don’t leave rubbish, be considerate of others, and if you spot any litter and can take it with you, you’re a legend. No one gets paid to clean these places, so every small act helps protect their beauty. And if you share your adventures online, use your influence to encourage respect, leave no trace, take only memories and enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Cheers!
The best wild swimming spots in Eskdale in the Lake District
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| The crystal clear waters of Tongue Pot, Eskdale. This place is literally about 30 meters downstream of Lingcove Bridge, and the best place for a long swim and jumping in – it is my favourite river swim the the Lake District. However it is popular during the warmer months and on weekends – so I try and visit early or on weekdays. |
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| Tongue Pot gets deeper and deeper as you head to the waterfalls – and you can jump in off the sides right near the waterfall. The water there must be 12ft deep or so. What a place! |
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| Cascading falls on the River Esk |
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| What a spot for a Lake District wild swim! |
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| There’s even cave pools to explore and jump in – the photo doesn’t do this place justice! |
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| Our very own infinity pool in the Lake District! |
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| The colour of the emerald water along the River Esk is amazingly clear and unlike anywhere else |
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| As well as wild swimming there’s plenty of spots to jump in too! On the River Esk you are literally spoilt for choice for swim spots, I highly recommend exploring the area |
MY FAVOURITE LAKE DISTRICT WILD SWIMMING SPOTS
Eskdale is probably my favourite wild swimming area in the Lakes as you are spoilt for choice, however there are 9 other equally impressive, if not more picturesque places for a wild swim in the Lakes. I’ve now created a digital guide to showcae these and help you find them – check out the link below.Â
Top 10 Wild Swimming Locations: Lake District - guide
Want to uncover the Lake District’s 10 most picturesque wild swimming spots? Discover hidden emerald plunge pools, serene tarns and secret waterfalls, in this digital guide:
- Precise what3words locations – accurate to 3 meters to find every swim spot quickly
- Detailed map routes & GPX files to get there easily
- FREE parking tips to save money
- Phone-friendly format – designed for easy use on the go, with clickable links and offline access
TIPS TO STAY SAFE WHEN WILD SWIMMING
Whilst wild swimming can be fun & exhilerating, swimming in cold remote waters is not without it’s dangers. Add into this fast moving water, strong currents, waterfalls & big rocky drops and you’ve really got to be aware of the potential pitfalls.
Recently in a plunge pool in Wales, two wild swimmers got into difficulty and drowned. Water can have strong currents especially if in full flow. If you are new to wild swimming – please read my wild swimming safety tips below:
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