Lake District Wild Swim and SUP retreat

Lake District Wild Swimming & SUP Retreat

SwimW.Ell x Taylored Outdoors 

Take a weekend to immerse yourself in adventure, reconnect with wild water, and explore one of the UK’s most dramatic landscapes.

Expect dynamic paddle journeys across wide, open lakes, bold dips in carefully chosen wild swimming spots, and moments that spark excitement and awe as you move through some of the most striking scenery in the Lake District. From swimming under the stars to greeting the day at sunrise, this retreat is about embracing the elements and experiencing the Lakes at their most raw, wild, and unforgettable.

Join El and Rich for a cosy weekend in the heart of the Lake District, surrounded by rugged mountains and vast stretches of open water. Every location has been chosen through years of paddling, swimming, wandering, and exploring , places we know deeply, trust completely, and return to for their unmatched sense of adventure.

Location: Lake District

When we want big water and bigger views, we go to the Lakes. Wide, glassy stretches to paddle, steep fells all around, and the kind of clear water that begs you to jump in. We’ll thread across open lakes by SUP, slip into wild swims in tucked‑away coves, and chase those dramatic horizons that make every dip feel earned. It’s raw, beautiful, and built for adventure.

Why this time of year?

May in the Lake District is magical. Water starts to clear and brighten, colour rushes back into the hills, and the days stretch long enough for sunrise missions and golden‑hour glides. Trails are quieter, mornings are crisp, and the Lakes feel alive; the perfect window to push a little further, see a little more, and soak up that fresh‑season energy.

Accommodation

Our base is a cosy Lake District house, with the option for shared twin or single rooms, and large communal spaces for down time. The retreat is self catered, allowing you the option to head out to explore local pubs and restaurants or cook together in the accommodations kitchen. 

What to expect

Each day is built around getting out there and embracing the water, whether we’re gliding across a lake on our boards or diving into wild swims in some truly breath taking spots. You can expect at least one SUP and one swim adventure each day; exploring new waters, chasing horizons, and soaking up the raw beauty of the Lakes in all their moods. There’ll be gentle moments too, space to breathe and take it all in, but the heartbeat of this retreat is movement, exploration, and time immersed in the elements. Throughout the weekend we’ll share optional extras, local gems, and mindful group moments to help you connect with the landscape, the water, and the people around you, and make the very most of your time outdoors.

What’s Included

• 2 nights of cosy, accommodation as a group. Arrival 22nd May & depart 24th May in the afternoon. Itinerary to come. 

• At least 2 guided SUP sessions with a highly qualified, experienced coach (Taylored Outdoors). 

• 3 guided and coached wild swims with a qualified, experienced swim coach (SwimW.Ell). 

• Photos and videos. 

• Prior advice, including kit lists. 

• Time to rest, explore, or do absolutely nothing.

• Local knowledge and guidance throughout.

• Paddle board kit, available at an additional cost. 
  
  

Not Included

• Transport to and around the Lake District

• Meals & snacks.

• Parking costs.

• Optional additional activities.

• Swim kit

Join us 

Location: Lake District

Dates: 22/05/2026 - 24/05/2026