Wild Swimming Spain: Discover the Most Beautiful Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls of Spain Discover over 150 magical places to swim and explore in Spain. Its a popular location with hikers heading up to the summit of Helvellyn or boat lovers cruising on the Ullswater Steamer. 200 2 3 That way in the unlikely event that there is a problem, people will know where to find you. But, with craggy mountains rising all around and icy water framed by wild grasses, its an experience that will literally leave you breathless. Youll be walking on a flat gravel path, past farmland, but with wonderful views out to the fells. Along the same river (and walking track) youll find crystal clear swimming holes ranging from turquoise to emerald green. It wasnt horrendous on our visit, but it was more extensive than the first part of the circuit and had the potential to be pretty nasty in wetter times. The closest parking is all paid parking, try and snag a spot beside the church which is cheaper than at Rydal Mount (but is right beside the entry gates). There may be a walk involved in getting there, but the enjoyment afterwards will more than make up for it. At 1 mile wide and 3 miles long, you can choose how far and where to swim to. Theres a little rock wedged between the cliffs at the top of the falls, which gives it a dramatic and wild feel. The water during the summer months is usually warmer than you would expect. 7 Avoid areas of blue-green algae, wading in muddy areas or swimming with an open cut. While on a cold day the setting might look a little forbidding, find a warm sunny afternoon and youre in for a treat. Park at the bottom of Hardknott Pass near Brotherinkeld Farm then walk up the Eskdale Valley. Walk length: Up to 4.3 miles (6.9km) return, but can be shorter if you visit less fallsDifficulty: Easy. Wild swimming at Wastwater means going off the beaten track and immersing yourself in only the sights and sounds of nature. But if youre ready to channel your inner Wim Hof, then you probably wont find a more dramatic swimming spot. Find local news and events in your area, water campaigns that might interest you or join a group or a meeting of like-minded people.
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