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:
I can see it's going to be a tipsy weekend. Don't drink it all at once!
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ReplyDeleteThis 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.
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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
ReplyDeleteplanning on trying a local river tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteOh 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.
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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?
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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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ReplyDeleteWe 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
ReplyDeleteWow that looks picturesque!! I've never been swimming like this but I bet with the weather we've been having it was lovely!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great event to be part of. Well done for helping out....You had the best weather for it.
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Wow! What a beautiful place for a swim! I have never been swimming somewhere like this. It sure looks a lot of fun! #CountryKids
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing! Such a beautiful spot for a swim. Love the action photos! #countrykids
ReplyDeleteLooks an amazing and well organised event. Well done for helping out - looks like you had some great views for it.
ReplyDeleteLooks 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
ReplyDeleteYou 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
ReplyDeleteThis sounds amazing and still on my list of things to do with the boys. Loving the photography
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