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Wild Swimming Events 2024

Join me and a small friendly group on a wild swimming experience! From absolute beginners to really wild swims, there is a group event for everyone. Scroll down to view events and dates! 

If you can't make the dates displayed you can book a private experiences on dates to suit, either for yourself or with friends. Email me to make a bespoke booking: getwet@suzannaswims.co.uk

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Beginner Sessions

Dive into the wild with our beginner wild swimming sessions! Our sessions are safe, fun, and informative, and we provide all the necessary equipment. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or a newbie, our expert instructors will guide you through the experience of a lifetime. Book now and make a splash!

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Retreats and Holidays

Are you longing for an active and adventurous holiday in the UK? Look no further! Join our group swim holidays, walking trips, yoga retreats, and more. Our small and fun groups, combined with local caterers and stunning locations, guarantee you unforgettable experiences.

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Adventure Days

Looking for a fun and exciting way to explore the Lake District? Join our monthly group swim events that take place in different locations every time. Our small groups are welcoming of all abilities, including beginners, and are designed to be supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Come join us for a refreshing and unforgettable experience!

Group Events

Upcoming Group Swims

  • Online Beginner Sessions
    Online Beginner Sessions
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 25 Apr
    Virtual Beginner Sessions
    25 Apr 2024, 19:30 – 20:30
    Virtual Beginner Sessions
    25 Apr 2024, 19:30 – 20:30
    Virtual Beginner Sessions
  • Wild Swimming for Beginners (26/04/24)
    Wild Swimming for Beginners (26/04/24)
    Fri, 26 Apr
    Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    26 Apr 2024, 09:30 – 14:30
    Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    26 Apr 2024, 09:30 – 14:30
    Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    Dive into open water this spring! Join one of my popular small beginner groups to build the skills to safely and confidently swim wild. All equipment included plus optional free wetsuit fitting and advice. You must already be able to swim, this is not a swimming lesson.
  • Wild Swimming for Beginners (27/04/24)
    Wild Swimming for Beginners (27/04/24)
    Sat, 27 Apr
    Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    27 Apr 2024, 09:30 – 14:30
    Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    27 Apr 2024, 09:30 – 14:30
    Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    Dive into open water this spring! Join one of my popular small beginner groups to build the skills to safely and confidently swim wild. All equipment included plus optional free wetsuit fitting and advice. You must already be able to swim, this is not a swimming lesson.
  • Online Beginner Sessions
    Online Beginner Sessions
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 02 May
    Virtual Beginner Sessions
    02 May 2024, 19:30 – 20:30
    Virtual Beginner Sessions
    02 May 2024, 19:30 – 20:30
    Virtual Beginner Sessions
  • The Early Riser - Loweswater
    The Early Riser - Loweswater
    Sat, 11 May
    Loweswater
    11 May 2024, 08:00 – 10:00
    Loweswater, Loweswater, Cockermouth CA13 0RU, UK
    11 May 2024, 08:00 – 10:00
    Loweswater, Loweswater, Cockermouth CA13 0RU, UK
  • Rannerdale Bluebells swim and walk
    Rannerdale Bluebells swim and walk
    Thu, 16 May
    Cockermouth
    16 May 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
    Cockermouth, Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    16 May 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
    Cockermouth, Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    Enjoy an evening swim and walk amongst one of the famous natural wonders of the Lake District!
  • Brathay Swim Safari, Ambleside (2pm)
    Brathay Swim Safari, Ambleside (2pm)
    Thu, 23 May
    Ambleside
    23 May 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
    Ambleside, Ambleside LA22, UK
    23 May 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
    Ambleside, Ambleside LA22, UK
    Explore a hidden river on this awesome A to B adventure swim.
  • Brathay Swim Safari, Ambleside (6pm)
    Brathay Swim Safari, Ambleside (6pm)
    Thu, 23 May
    Ambleside
    23 May 2024, 18:00 – 20:00
    Ambleside, Ambleside LA22, UK
    23 May 2024, 18:00 – 20:00
    Ambleside, Ambleside LA22, UK
    Explore a hidden river on this awesome A to B adventure swim.
  • Borrowdale Wild Swimming Walk, May
    Borrowdale Wild Swimming Walk, May
    Tue, 28 May
    Borrowdale
    28 May 2024, 09:45 – 14:45
    Borrowdale, Borrowdale, Keswick CA12 5XE, UK
    28 May 2024, 09:45 – 14:45
    Borrowdale, Borrowdale, Keswick CA12 5XE, UK
    A glorious day of walking and dipping in Langstrath Beck in locations including Black Moss Pot, Galleny Force and the Fairy Pools!
  • Swim Yoga Day Retreat (May)
    Swim Yoga Day Retreat (May)
    Thu, 30 May
    Loweswater
    30 May 2024, 09:30 – 15:30
    Loweswater, Loweswater, Cockermouth CA13 0RU, UK
    30 May 2024, 09:30 – 15:30
    Loweswater, Loweswater, Cockermouth CA13 0RU, UK
    Join Amy and I for a thoroughly relaxing yoga and swim day retreat in quiet west Cumbria.
  • Borrowdale Weekend Retreat - Yoga and Wild Swimming
    Borrowdale Weekend Retreat - Yoga and Wild Swimming
    Fri, 07 Jun
    Borrowdale
    07 Jun 2024, 15:00 – 10 Jun 2024, 10:00
    Borrowdale, Borrowdale, Keswick CA12 5XE, UK
    07 Jun 2024, 15:00 – 10 Jun 2024, 10:00
    Borrowdale, Borrowdale, Keswick CA12 5XE, UK
  • Summer Solstice Sunrise Swim, North Cumbria
    Summer Solstice Sunrise Swim, North Cumbria
    Thu, 20 Jun
    Cumbria
    20 Jun 2024, 04:15 – 7:15
    Cumbria, Cumbria, UK
    20 Jun 2024, 04:15 – 7:15
    Cumbria, Cumbria, UK
    The ever popular 4am swim walk! No one can understand the mystery… you just have to be there.
  • Coast to Coast Solstice Swim Trip
    Coast to Coast Solstice Swim Trip
    Fri, 21 Jun
    North Sea
    21 Jun 2024, 13:00 – 23 Jun 2024, 10:00
    North Sea
    21 Jun 2024, 13:00 – 23 Jun 2024, 10:00
    North Sea
    A fun-filled non-competitive micro adventure from East to West!
  • Summer Solstice Sunset Swim, North Cumbria
    Summer Solstice Sunset Swim, North Cumbria
    Fri, 21 Jun
    Cumbria
    21 Jun 2024, 20:00 – 23:00
    Cumbria, Cumbria, UK
    21 Jun 2024, 20:00 – 23:00
    Cumbria, Cumbria, UK
  • Borrowdale Wild Swimming Walk
    Borrowdale Wild Swimming Walk
    Fri, 05 Jul
    Borrowdale
    05 Jul 2024, 09:45 – 14:45
    Borrowdale, Borrowdale, Keswick CA12 5XE, UK
    05 Jul 2024, 09:45 – 14:45
    Borrowdale, Borrowdale, Keswick CA12 5XE, UK
    A glorious day of walking and dipping in Langstrath Beck in locations including Black Moss Pot, Galleny Force and the Fairy Pools!
  • Cross Lake Swim and Afternoon Tea experience
    Cross Lake Swim and Afternoon Tea experience
    Fri, 19 Jul
    Bassenthwaite Lake
    19 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
    Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YN, UK
    19 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
    Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YN, UK
    Please sign up for the waiting list to be notified when places are available.
  • Full Moon Dusk Swim, Eskdale
    Full Moon Dusk Swim, Eskdale
    Mon, 19 Aug
    Eskdale
    19 Aug 2024, 18:30 – 21:30
    Eskdale, Eskdale, Holmrook CA19 1TX, UK
    19 Aug 2024, 18:30 – 21:30
    Eskdale, Eskdale, Holmrook CA19 1TX, UK
  • The Lucky Dip - North West Lakes
    The Lucky Dip - North West Lakes
    Fri, 23 Aug
    Cumbria
    23 Aug 2024, 09:00 – 14:00
    Cumbria, Cumbria, UK
    23 Aug 2024, 09:00 – 14:00
    Cumbria, Cumbria, UK
    An adventurous and a truly wild swim!

Browse all swims below or use the buttons to browse by swim type.

Swim Yoga Events

  • Swim Yoga Day Retreat (May)
    Swim Yoga Day Retreat (May)
    Thu, 30 May
    Loweswater
    30 May 2024, 09:30 – 15:30
    Loweswater, Loweswater, Cockermouth CA13 0RU, UK
    30 May 2024, 09:30 – 15:30
    Loweswater, Loweswater, Cockermouth CA13 0RU, UK
    Join Amy and I for a thoroughly relaxing yoga and swim day retreat in quiet west Cumbria.
  • WAITLIST: Northumberland Swim Yoga retreat
    WAITLIST: Northumberland Swim Yoga retreat
    Mon, 07 Oct
    Northumberland
    07 Oct 2024, 15:00 – 10 Oct 2024, 11:00
    Northumberland, Northumberland, UK
    07 Oct 2024, 15:00 – 10 Oct 2024, 11:00
    Northumberland, Northumberland, UK
    Our Swim Yoga retreat is sold out but you can go on the waiting list in case places become available.
  • Fri, 25 Jul
    Location is TBD
    25 Jul 2025, 12:00
    Location is TBD
    25 Jul 2025, 12:00
    Location is TBD

A to B Swims

  • Cross Lake Swim and Afternoon Tea experience
    Cross Lake Swim and Afternoon Tea experience
    Fri, 19 Jul
    Bassenthwaite Lake
    19 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
    Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YN, UK
    19 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
    Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YN, UK
    Please sign up for the waiting list to be notified when places are available.

Stroll and Swim

  • Brathay Swim Safari, Ambleside (2pm)
    Brathay Swim Safari, Ambleside (2pm)
    Thu, 23 May
    Ambleside
    23 May 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
    Ambleside, Ambleside LA22, UK
    23 May 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
    Ambleside, Ambleside LA22, UK
    Explore a hidden river on this awesome A to B adventure swim.
  • Brathay Swim Safari, Ambleside (6pm)
    Brathay Swim Safari, Ambleside (6pm)
    Thu, 23 May
    Ambleside
    23 May 2024, 18:00 – 20:00
    Ambleside, Ambleside LA22, UK
    23 May 2024, 18:00 – 20:00
    Ambleside, Ambleside LA22, UK
    Explore a hidden river on this awesome A to B adventure swim.
  • Night Swim, Rydal Water
    Night Swim, Rydal Water
    Sat, 26 Oct
    Ambleside
    26 Oct 2024, 18:00 – 20:30
    Ambleside, Rydal Water, Ambleside LA22 9HQ, UK
    26 Oct 2024, 18:00 – 20:30
    Ambleside, Rydal Water, Ambleside LA22 9HQ, UK
  • Night Swim, Crummock Water
    Night Swim, Crummock Water
    Sun, 27 Oct
    Cockermouth
    27 Oct 2024, 17:00 – 19:30
    Cockermouth, Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    27 Oct 2024, 17:00 – 19:30
    Cockermouth, Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK

Swim Walks

  • The Early Riser - Loweswater
    The Early Riser - Loweswater
    Sat, 11 May
    Loweswater
    11 May 2024, 08:00 – 10:00
    Loweswater, Loweswater, Cockermouth CA13 0RU, UK
    11 May 2024, 08:00 – 10:00
    Loweswater, Loweswater, Cockermouth CA13 0RU, UK
  • Rannerdale Bluebells swim and walk
    Rannerdale Bluebells swim and walk
    Thu, 16 May
    Cockermouth
    16 May 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
    Cockermouth, Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    16 May 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
    Cockermouth, Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    Enjoy an evening swim and walk amongst one of the famous natural wonders of the Lake District!
  • Borrowdale Wild Swimming Walk, May
    Borrowdale Wild Swimming Walk, May
    Tue, 28 May
    Borrowdale
    28 May 2024, 09:45 – 14:45
    Borrowdale, Borrowdale, Keswick CA12 5XE, UK
    28 May 2024, 09:45 – 14:45
    Borrowdale, Borrowdale, Keswick CA12 5XE, UK
    A glorious day of walking and dipping in Langstrath Beck in locations including Black Moss Pot, Galleny Force and the Fairy Pools!
  • Summer Solstice Sunrise Swim, North Cumbria
    Summer Solstice Sunrise Swim, North Cumbria
    Thu, 20 Jun
    Cumbria
    20 Jun 2024, 04:15 – 7:15
    Cumbria, Cumbria, UK
    20 Jun 2024, 04:15 – 7:15
    Cumbria, Cumbria, UK
    The ever popular 4am swim walk! No one can understand the mystery… you just have to be there.
  • Summer Solstice Sunset Swim, North Cumbria
    Summer Solstice Sunset Swim, North Cumbria
    Fri, 21 Jun
    Cumbria
    21 Jun 2024, 20:00 – 23:00
    Cumbria, Cumbria, UK
    21 Jun 2024, 20:00 – 23:00
    Cumbria, Cumbria, UK
  • Borrowdale Wild Swimming Walk
    Borrowdale Wild Swimming Walk
    Fri, 05 Jul
    Borrowdale
    05 Jul 2024, 09:45 – 14:45
    Borrowdale, Borrowdale, Keswick CA12 5XE, UK
    05 Jul 2024, 09:45 – 14:45
    Borrowdale, Borrowdale, Keswick CA12 5XE, UK
    A glorious day of walking and dipping in Langstrath Beck in locations including Black Moss Pot, Galleny Force and the Fairy Pools!
  • Full Moon Dusk Swim, Eskdale
    Full Moon Dusk Swim, Eskdale
    Mon, 19 Aug
    Eskdale
    19 Aug 2024, 18:30 – 21:30
    Eskdale, Eskdale, Holmrook CA19 1TX, UK
    19 Aug 2024, 18:30 – 21:30
    Eskdale, Eskdale, Holmrook CA19 1TX, UK
  • The Lucky Dip - North West Lakes
    The Lucky Dip - North West Lakes
    Fri, 23 Aug
    Cumbria
    23 Aug 2024, 09:00 – 14:00
    Cumbria, Cumbria, UK
    23 Aug 2024, 09:00 – 14:00
    Cumbria, Cumbria, UK
    An adventurous and a truly wild swim!
  • Ullswater Sail, Walk, and Swim
    Ullswater Sail, Walk, and Swim
    Sun, 22 Sept
    Glenridding
    22 Sept 2024, 09:30 – 15:30
    Glenridding, Glenridding, Penrith CA11, UK
    22 Sept 2024, 09:30 – 15:30
    Glenridding, Glenridding, Penrith CA11, UK
    An exciting day hike in majestic Ullswater.
  • Derwentwater Sail, Walk, and Swim
    Derwentwater Sail, Walk, and Swim
    Sat, 19 Oct
    Keswick
    19 Oct 2024, 08:30 – 14:00
    Keswick, Derwentwater, Keswick CA12, UK
    19 Oct 2024, 08:30 – 14:00
    Keswick, Derwentwater, Keswick CA12, UK
    Marvel at the autumnal delights of Derwentwater’s western shore on this sail and hike swim day

Skills Swims

  • Wild Swimming for Beginners (26/04/24)
    Wild Swimming for Beginners (26/04/24)
    Fri, 26 Apr
    Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    26 Apr 2024, 09:30 – 14:30
    Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    26 Apr 2024, 09:30 – 14:30
    Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    Dive into open water this spring! Join one of my popular small beginner groups to build the skills to safely and confidently swim wild. All equipment included plus optional free wetsuit fitting and advice. You must already be able to swim, this is not a swimming lesson.
  • Wild Swimming for Beginners (27/04/24)
    Wild Swimming for Beginners (27/04/24)
    Sat, 27 Apr
    Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    27 Apr 2024, 09:30 – 14:30
    Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    27 Apr 2024, 09:30 – 14:30
    Crummock Water, Cockermouth CA13, UK
    Dive into open water this spring! Join one of my popular small beginner groups to build the skills to safely and confidently swim wild. All equipment included plus optional free wetsuit fitting and advice. You must already be able to swim, this is not a swimming lesson.
  • Get ready for Winter Workshop
    Get ready for Winter Workshop
    Sat, 12 Oct
    Cumbria
    12 Oct 2024, 09:30 – 14:30
    Cumbria, Buttermere, UK
    12 Oct 2024, 09:30 – 14:30
    Cumbria, Buttermere, UK
    Don't let the cooler weather stop you. This in-depth session looks at swimming through your first winter, and is suitable for all open water swimmers experienced with swimming in warmer months.
  • NEW for 2024: Beginners progression sessions and confidence building
    NEW for 2024: Beginners progression sessions and confidence building
    Date and time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Date and time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Date and time is TBD
    Location is TBD
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