The Buckstones Jum and Waterfalls swim takes us just down the road from our Ambleside base to the hamlet of Rydal. This is a wonderful hike up to the popular Buckstones Jum and the waterfalls that lie downstream. A “Jum” is an old dialect word for a stretch of beck that never freezes over as it “Jumbles” down the rocks. The pool below the fall at Buckstones is deep and clear. Full of green pebbles and golden trout. The falls and pools that run downstream are just as interesting and we’ll take the time to explore them on this trip. This is an adventure for the young at heart, with a fascination for water and the natural world. We will spend the morning jumping into pools, exploring, and drinking tea. There is no finer way of passing the time in our opinion! This adventure swim is an easy paced and enjoyable day out; suitable for anyone who has a love of swimming and walking. As ever, our experienced Swim the Lakes swim guides will be there providing safety cover, local knowledge, and plenty of tea and cake. 2026 Dates: Wednesday, 15 July | Wednesday, 5 August Swim Ability & Fitness Level: Suitable for beginners & intermediate outdoor swimmers who can swim and who preferably have some outdoor swimming experience. Hiking will be easy-paced over about 4km of undulating and uneven tracks and trails. What’s included: 20 years of experience; no one knows the Lakes like we do. We wrote the book, literally: Wild Swimming Walks Lake District 100% Safety Record; We establish the Good Practices that others follow Highly qualified, capable, and friendly swim guides A high Guide: Swimmer ratio, so you can get help and support if you need it. Fantastic swimming locations within the National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Excellent water quality – we run our independent tests during the season to make sure of it Free swimming wetsuit and equipment hire. We want you to enjoy your swimming! The best swimming experience in the UK – we get consistent, independent 5-star reviews Free hot drinks & cake Start Time & Duration: Meet at 08:30 to depart by 09:00 at Pelter Bridge. Finish by 13:00. Click on or enter your chosen date in the calendar below:
