Saturday, 7 July 2018

Rydal Water Swim

Country Kids from Coombe Mill Family Farm Holidays Cornwall
On Wednesday my daughter and I headed up to Rydal Water for an open water swim. It was such a beautiful day and so peaceful:


We parked in the LDNP car park (note it only accepts cash at the moment) and took a short walk to a secluded little beach. Then we went out into the blissfully warm water:

It was so calm and still with just the current from the river causing any commotion:



We both enjoyed swimming around and trying out the action camera:



It was a real boost to the spirits to be out in what felt like a private lake with just the occasional duck for company:

Here is a video compilation from our dip:
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18 comments:

  1. Midlife Singlemum7 July 2018 at 13:08

    I can see it's going to be a tipsy weekend. Don't drink it all at once!

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  2. LakesSingleMum7 July 2018 at 14:15

    1 last weekend and 1 this ;-)

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  3. Annette, Four Acorns7 July 2018 at 17:49

    This water looks so inviting!!! We are big fans of wild swimming too. Last weekend, we also went for a swim in a river - the Barrow in Ireland, and it was just idyllic.
    #CountryKids

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  4. Michelle Twin Mum7 July 2018 at 18:07

    Well done you with the roses, it's amazing g they do so well in this heat and a fab bottlebola haul for £2. Mich X

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  5. LakesSingleMum7 July 2018 at 18:45

    planning on trying a local river tomorrow!

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  6. Coombe Mill (Fiona)7 July 2018 at 20:04

    Oh this brings back such memories for me, I used to do triathlons with work in Holland years ago. The hardest part is coming off a bike and starting to run, your legs just feel like jelly! Well done to everyone taking part, it looks like a fun event well organised with your help and in beautiful weather.

    Thank you for sharing with me on #CountryKids

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  7. Coombe Mill (Fiona)7 July 2018 at 20:07

    What a gorgeous lake for a spot of wild swimming. I saw a news report last week warning people not to do it, right after a bulletin on overweight problems in our country, the BBC didn't seem to see the irony in that! we love wild swimming and do so here in Cornwall and even in the river here at Coombe Mill. I must say your lake looks so clear and beautiful, what could be more enjoyable on a gorgeous sunny day?

    Thank you for sharing with me on #CountryKids

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  8. LakesSingleMum7 July 2018 at 21:54

    We were sensible and didn’t jump in and stayed where we could stand. It’s all a matter of balance. It was heavenly

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  9. LakesSingleMum7 July 2018 at 21:55

    I don’t fancy swimming part!

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  10. daisythebus8 July 2018 at 09:35

    We haven't been wild swimming this summer yet. That will almost certainly change very soon - one of our absolute favourite outdoor activities! Hope this inspires others to take the plunge! #CountryKids

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  11. Sophie Louise Buckle8 July 2018 at 15:31

    Wow that looks picturesque!! I've never been swimming like this but I bet with the weather we've been having it was lovely!!

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  12. Kim Carberry9 July 2018 at 08:51

    What a great event to be part of. Well done for helping out....You had the best weather for it.
    #CountryKids

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  13. Kim Carberry9 July 2018 at 08:52

    Wow! What a beautiful place for a swim! I have never been swimming somewhere like this. It sure looks a lot of fun! #CountryKids

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  14. Sara (@mumturnedmom)9 July 2018 at 21:10

    That looks amazing! Such a beautiful spot for a swim. Love the action photos! #countrykids

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  15. Joy Jackson10 July 2018 at 09:41

    Looks an amazing and well organised event. Well done for helping out - looks like you had some great views for it.

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  16. Louise George11 July 2018 at 11:07

    Looks like it was a great event and well done to you and your son for helping out with it. I love your photos taken early in the morning - it does look very tranquil and peaceful and the views are beautiful. #countrykids

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  17. Merlinda Little11 July 2018 at 20:26

    You both are amazing for doing this. Looks like an amazing event to see. Your photos are stunning and you have captured the beautiful scenery there =) #countrykids

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  18. Joy Jackson11 July 2018 at 23:43

    This sounds amazing and still on my list of things to do with the boys. Loving the photography

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