Rory Calland

Written by Rory Calland

Peak District
Hathersage Swimming Pool

Hathersage swimming pool in the Peak District has been a staple of the community for more than 80 years and is one of the few places out in the open air where you can experience both chilled and heated waters.

Hull
Albert Adventure Pools

2022 saw the reopening of the lido on Albert Avenue in Hull, offering a remote countryside spot for avid swimmers.

Morecambe
Morecambe Bay

A significant natural landmark along the west coast, Morecambe Bay is home to an open-water swimming group who have over 2000 members.

Cumbria
Tourist Attraction
Hell Gill

There’s plenty of wild swimming to be done at Hell Gill, but there’s more to explore in this 500m long slot canyon.

Cumbria
Wastwater

Wastwater is the deepest lake in England at 258 feet and one of the most dramatic spots in the country to swim.

Windermere
Tourist Attraction
Windermere

Perhaps no water in England is more storied than Windermere, where swimmers who enjoy a challenge have naturally flocked here for centuries.

Durham
Derwent Reservoir

Among the largest inland bodies of water in England, the Derwent Reservoir is a perfect spot for wild swimming.

Wild Shore Liverpool
Liverpool
Tourist Attraction
Wild Shore Liverpool

Situated in the Royal Albert Dock this bonanza of slipping, sliding, clinging on for dear life and ultimately splashing into the water is riotous fun.

Penrith
Tourist Attraction
Lacy’s Caves in Penrith

Lacy’s Caves are fascinating structures in an area marked with the indelible pick-axe of history, and they just so happen to be in a spot made for wild swimmers.