Product Description The Black Moss Potter wild swim is the kind of swimming we do on our days off. In our opinion this is real wild swimming at its best. The kind that we did without thinking when we were kids. It rekindles the love of playing in the water and the exhilaration of a grand day out on the fells. We visit a number of perfect pools overshadowed by majestic crags and ridges in this often overlooked valley. When we stop to swim we will dip, swim, scramble and explore… we might even jump in a few times! Depending on the weather, we will then either sunbathe ourselves dry or get our cosy clothes back on and enjoy a hot brew next to the beck. We will then continue on to do it all again in an equally beautiful spot. The Black Moss Potter is a great day out for nature lovers As we walk, don’t ignore the ancient woodlands that cling to the dramatic fellside. These are the Atlantic Oakwoods, the temperate rain forests that once cloaked much of the Western Seaboard of Europe. Borrowdale is the ‘front line’ of defence for red squirrels in Cumbria, so you get top marks for a sighting. Listen out for buzzards and peregrine falcons soaring overhead. The raven is relatively common throughout the valley and during the summer months the striking pied flycatcher takes up residence in the forest. Roe Deer are often seen in the woodlands and the larger Red Deer can be found on the high fells above the tree line. On the ground, these ancient pastures reveal an incredible diversity of plants. The Borrowdale valley has a nationally significant collection of outstanding rare lichens and a rich variety of fungi in the autumn. We hope you come to love it all as much as we do. The Black Moss Potter Itinerary As always in mountainous areas, our itinerary is dependent on the weather but we hope to enjoy all that Borrowdale has to offer. We will meet in Rosthwaite with the meeting place, venue and itinerary to be confirmed upon booking. We can provide a wetsuit for this swim with our low-cost hire if needed, Swimming and dipping in just your costume is encouraged if the forecast is fine. Wetsuit hire here. Please see the FAQ and Essential Info tab on the left for more information on what to expect and what to bring etc.
