The swim to Wild Cat Island is a classic Lake District swim right out of the pages of a storybook adventure. In true Swallows and Amazons style, we’ll set out from the shore across the rippling waves of Coniston Water to reach the far-flung shores of ‘Wildcat Island’. The circumnavigation and exploration of the island are fascinating; full of secret places and huge submerged rocks. 2026 Dates: Wednesday, 17 June (Jen Special) Swim Ability & Fitness Level: Suitable for swimmers who have swum at least 1 mile in open water (Lake or sea), with moderate fitness and some agility required for a short scramble down to the shore. 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… thanks folks �� Free post-swim hot chocolate Duration: Meet at 09:00 – 1.5 hr trip (45 min approx swim) Click on or enter your chosen date in the calendar below:
