Swim Description The Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk allows the wild swimmer in you to fully appreciate what the Lake District has to offer. With its wonderful association with Wordsworth and the Lake District Poets, Rydal has maintained its appeal over the ages. It is a perfect place to swim, being relatively sheltered and blessed with small islands. Our swim around the islands gives us plenty of opportunities to stop for a while and admire the views. Perhaps sharing a jelly baby or two along the way! If we are lucky, we may catch a glimpse of the otters which seem to be thriving here recently. The walking is just as attractive, depending on how keen you are on outdoor swimming! Our hike for this swim trip is easygoing and follows the undulating track and trails around the lake. The return route goes via the Rydal Caves where we can explore for a while after negotiating the interesting stepping stones and admire the teeming pools of minnows. The return from the caves is all downhill and is not far from the finish. Swim Ability & Fitness Level: This swim and hiking adventure is perfect for beginners & intermediate outdoor swimmers. For this wild swim journey, the emphasis is on exploring and enjoying the environment, but you do need to be a competent swimmer who can easily swim 1,000m in a pool using front-crawl, or breaststroke. The hiking is over typically rough and undulating Lake District tracks and trails. However, some may be relieved to know that there is not too much steep climbing involved �� Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk Brief Itinerary: We meet at a car park in Rydal for a short safety briefing and then take the 20-minute walk to our swimming spot, steeped in Lakeland history and home to the heron, otter, and perch. Our swim in Rydal will last about 45 minutes and take in the most interesting features of this lovely lake. After a warming drink of our famous hot chocolate, we will continue to the caves for a spot of easy exploration. The post-swim walk will warm us up and give great views back down to our swimming location. Detailed information will be emailed after booking. Please check your ‘junk’ folders. Please read the ‘Essential Information’ and ‘FAQ’ tabs, on the left, for information on what to expect and what to bring, and more. See our customer testimonials here Any Queries? We are happy to help, see our Swim Trips FAQ page or call 015394 33826.
