• The Compass Challenge
  • Derwentwater
  • Midsummer Madness Swim
  • Ullswater
  • Open Water Coaching
  • Coniston
  • Wastwater
  • Barbecued meats and vegetables
  • The Compass Challenge
  • Derwentwater
  • Midsummer Madness Swim
  • Ullswater
  • Open Water Coaching
  • Coniston
  • Wastwater
  • Barbecued meats and vegetables
  • The Compass Challenge
  • Derwentwater
  • Midsummer Madness Swim
  • Ullswater
  • Open Water Coaching
  • Coniston
  • Wastwater
  • Barbecued meats and vegetables
  • The Compass Challenge
  • Derwentwater
  • Midsummer Madness Swim
  • Ullswater
  • Open Water Coaching
  • Coniston
  • Wastwater
  • Barbecued meats and vegetables
  • The Compass Challenge
  • Derwentwater
  • Midsummer Madness Swim
  • Ullswater
  • Open Water Coaching
  • Coniston
  • Wastwater
  • Barbecued meats and vegetables

The Compass Challenge

Discover the best open water swimming in the North, South, East and West of Cumbria – in one day!
4km in 4 lakes in 4 councils in 1 day
Derwentwater · Ullswater · Coniston · Wastwater

This swim tour will showcase the varied landscapes which make up the English Lake District World Heritage Site.

Arriving in Cumbria on Friday evening, our Compass Challenge starts in the north the following morning, swimming at dawn among the many islands of Derwentwater, after a bacon buttie breakfast (with veggie alternatives, of course!) we head east to the pretty shores of Ullswater.

Our destination is Coniston in the south of the county for the penultimate swim of the day; we end the day in the mysterious depths of Wastwater to the west. Once finished the swims we will relax and enjoy the scenery with a well-earned barbecue with Cumberland sausage, chicken kebab, and a bottle of locally brewed beer.

While there is no swimming allocated for the final day, Sunday Lunch will be the order of the day at one of Keswick's finest restaurants. Here we will be able to catch up and reminisce on the previous day's achievements, before setting off home.

There are only ten places on this tour, and these will fill up quickly, so get in touch soon to avoid disappointment.

Duration:
3 days (Friday - Sunday)

Swimming Ability:
Must be able to swim 4km

Cost:
£295.00 per person, to include all meals and Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a twin sharing room (single rooms are possible with supplement)

Dates:
17-19 August

To book or request more information about The Compass Challenge click here.

GUIDED SWIM TOURS

GUIDED SWIM TOURS

Your wishes + our knowledge = a very special swim tour tailored to your abilities.
Each itinerary is planned with you in mind, to ensure you get the very best from the experience.

LEGENDS OF THE LAKES

LEGENDS OF THE LAKES

Visit some of the Lake District’s most famous beauty spots, and we guarantee you will be seeing them in a completely different way!

OPEN WATER COACHING

OPEN WATER COACHING

This can be anything from a one off session while you're on holiday in the Lake District to a more of a structured course to help transform your stroke over a period of time.

Swim on the Wild Side is the Lake District's only swimming holiday operator offering fully coached activities with a qualified and experienced coach.

All of our swims are fully risk assessed, insured and we abide by the strict environmental rules laid down by the Lake District National Park, following the 'Ditch the Hitchers' campaign.

Want to make a booking? We’ll be happy to devise a schedule to fit your plans where possible just click here to visit our calendar.

Need more information? Dive into our Any Questions page here.