Cornish Kelpie Swim Coaching, located in Cornwall, offers open water swim instruction along the stunning Cornish coastline. Our enjoyable sessions are thoroughly risk assessed and led by a qualified STA Level 2 Open Water Swimming Coach.

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Private Pre-Booked Open Water Swimming Lake near the Waveney Valley on the Norfolk Suffolk border. The lake water quality is excellent and regularly tested, open June-October.

Book and pay online for a group swimming session for 2-12 people. The beautiful secluded 1-acre lake is set in wildflower meadow and sheltered by mature trees.

*LAKE SWIMMING OPENS 1 JULY 2025

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Kirsty offers coached swim sessions for improving confidence and technique and guided swim adventures in the Southampton area. She is an STA Level 2 Open Water Swim Coach and keen Bluetit.

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Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex.  Confidence building and open water swim skills from Swim England Level 2 Teacher and Open Water Coach, Kath Lambert.  Option of open sea or flatter harbour water for sessions.  Beginners to advanced.

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Supporting women to bring a little more wild into their everyday lives with wild swim introductions, group social swims, wild swimming walks, wellbeing events, retreat days and outdoor life coaching near Bath, SouthWest UK

Qualifications:
STA qualified & insured Level Two Open Water Swim Coach
Qualified & insured Outdoor life Coach
Outdoor First Aid

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Where expert coaching meets a passion for swimming and triathlon.

Led by the dynamic coaching duo Ali and Annie Hollest, Tri Swim Coaching offers personalised, expert-led swim & triathlete coaching for all abilities, from complete beginners to competitive athletes chasing PBs.

Ali and Annie bring together a powerful blend of knowledge, experience, and heart.
Ali is a seasoned triathlon coach and endurance athlete, passionate about creating the right environment for athletes to learn, grow, and thrive. His structured, holistic approach ensures that every athlete progresses with confidence. Annie is a freestyle technique specialist and qualified sports massage therapist who brings a deep understanding of movement, recovery, and efficiency. She’s the go-to for refining your stroke and supporting your body through training and injury recovery.

Whether you’re dipping your toe in for the first time or prepping for a major event, we’re here to help you swim faster, feel stronger, and enjoy the journey.

Open Water Coaching

We offer a range of Open Water Coaching options at the beautiful Queenford Lakes in Berinsfield, designed to suit every level of experience.

Our Beginner 3 Week Courses are perfect for those new to open water, helping you build confidence, overcome nerves, and master the basics of sighting, pacing, and wetsuit swimming in a calm, supportive environment.

Our Improver Courses are ideal for swimmers who want to sharpen their skills, work on efficiency, and prepare for race conditions, including starts, turns, and drafting.

Prefer a more personalised experience? We also offer 1:1 Open Water Coaching, where sessions are tailored to your individual goals and experience level, whether you’re training for your first event or aiming for a personal best.

For information visit our website: https://www.triswimcoaching.com/openwatercourses

Freestyle Pool Courses

Our Freestyle Technique Courses are designed to help adult swimmers of all levels build confidence, improve technique, and enjoy their time in the water. Run over 5 weeks at the Abingdon School Sports and Leisure Centre Pool, these structured sessions focus on front crawl and are delivered in a friendly, supportive environment.

We offer both Beginner Courses, perfect for those new to freestyle or returning to swimming after time away, and Improver Courses, ideal for those who want to refine their technique, improve efficiency, and feel more in control in the water.

Each course breaks down the key elements of front crawl, including breathing, body position, and propulsion, so you can make real, lasting progress. You’ll also receive individual feedback and practical drills to help you between sessions.

For information visit our website: https://www.triswimcoaching.com/swimmingcourses

1:1 Coaching & Personalised Online Coaching

Looking for focused, personalised support to take your performance to the next level? Our 1:1 Coaching sessions are tailored to suit your goals, whether you’re a beginner working on technique or a triathlete preparing for race day.

We offer in-person 1:1 sessions with Ali or Annie, in the pool or open water, designed to give you direct, hands-on feedback and help you make real progress.

Prefer to train independently but still want expert guidance? Ali also provides Personalised Online Coaching Plans, custom-written to fit your current ability, training goals, and lifestyle. These structured plans are ideal if you want accountability, variety, and expert input to stay on track, wherever you’re based.

Book a consultation here: https://www.triswimcoaching.com/personalisedtrainingplans

Video Analysis

One of the most effective ways to improve your swimming is by actually seeing what’s happening in the water. Our Video Analysis service offers a detailed look at your stroke, both above and below the surface, giving you clear, actionable insights into your technique.

Offered as part of our in-person coaching, we’ll film your swim and break down the footage with expert commentary, identifying key areas to work on such as body position, breathing, timing, and overall efficiency.

It’s a game-changing tool for swimmers who want to understand how they move through the water and how to do it better.

Book a session with Annie here: https://www.triswimcoaching.com/swimmingvideoanalysis

Ripple Kids

And for the younger swimmers in your family, we run Ripple Kids, a supportive, fun, and friendly children’s swim school. With small group sizes and a nurturing environment, Ripple Kids helps children build water confidence, learn essential swim skills, and develop a lifelong love of swimming. Classes are held at warm, child-friendly pools in the Oxfordshire area.

Visit our sister website: https://www.ripplekids.co.uk/

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Inchmurrin is the largest & most southerly island in Loch Lomond. At 113 ha it is also the largest inland island in the UK. Owned and managed by the Scott family, the island offers a range of self-catering cottages and apartments, giving you the chance to stay, swim from your door and explore the beautiful freshwater of Loch Lomond.

Swim Stay at Inchmurrin

Come and join us on Loch Lomond’s largest island for a Swimstay to remember…a weekend of professionally guided open-water swimming.

The weekend promises to be a fun-filled, adventure weekend that suits various swimming abilities. Kicking off at 3pm on the Friday, we’ll ferry you to Inchmurrin, have an acclimatisation swim before a 3-course dinner in our restaurant. On Saturday we’ll have an early swim, a main swim with stop for picnic lunch and time to yourself for exploring the island on foot/use of kayaks/SUPs. 3rd swim/optional stroke analysis/coaching session. 3-course dinner.

On Sunday we’ll boat to Luss, swimming part of the outward and return route, enjoy a 1-hour session at the hot-tottie lochside sauna. Home to Inchmurrin for lunch/ Q & A  and depart late afternoon.

What’s included?

For just £695 per person, accommodation, meals and guided swims are included, plus a loch-side sauna session and use of kayaks/SUPs.

When is it on?

Pick your dates from either 13th-15th June (shorter swims) or 20th-22nd June (intermediate). Simply get in touch with us with your preferred dates.

About Our Guides

Our qualified swim guides are Greg & Emilie, each with experience of swim-guiding in the UK & abroad. Both have a love of Loch Lomond and enthusiasm for all to enjoy open-water swimming.

Tailored to all abilities

We aim to tailor swims to participants’ needs, whether training for a specific event or simply having a weekend away with swimming thrown in. Numbers will be limited to 8-10 max and swimmers will be grouped according to ability.

Swimmers will be required to be able to swim a min of 1 mile/1600m in a pool, state their speed and open-water experience. Wetsuit and skins swimmers both welcome. All swimmers will be required to wear a towfloat.

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Adventure swimming pioneers Swim the Lakes offer inspirational swimming at the heart of the beautiful Lake District. Guided wild swims, holidays and courses, a five star wetsuit fitting service and all the gear can be found at our dedicated open water swimming shop in Ambleside. We have swims for all abilities, and our friendly and experienced local swim guides ensure each session is safe, inclusive and enjoyable. Come on in… the water’s lovely!

About us

We’ve been guiding wild swimming trips since 2005 and pioneered adventure swimming in the Lake District. Swim the Lakes was borne from a spirit of adventure and a deep connection with a place we’ve been exploring since childhood. We’re a family business (we’re Pete and Andrea Kelly – Hi :), and we strive to share our love of adventure swimming with our visitors in a safe and friendly way.

Everyone who works for us is a keen swimmer and shares this same philosophy. From Therry, Jan and Ellie who look after our shop in Ambleside, to Sarah, Steve, Jacqui, Alison, Mike, Heidi and Andy, our team of swim guides who help to run our swims. We want you to buy the kit that is right for you, and for you to have an incredible time swimming with us no matter what kind of swimmer you are.

Our team of friendly swim guides are the best in the business and are all experienced outdoor professionals as well as being seasoned outdoor swimmers, mountain leaders, coaches and lifeguards. We have an excellent pool of knowledge thanks to our diverse backgrounds which enables us to lead the way in swim guiding best practice. You can’t beat a local guide, and all of this goes to reassure our clients that we are there to look after them as well as to have a great time swimming.

Our Location & Opening Times

We are based in Ambleside, at the heart of the Lake District. Most of the rivers, tarns and lakes that we swim in are right on our doorstep. Our shop is a hub for open water swimming, offering advice on where to swim, wetsuit hire, and outdoor swimming specific kit, courses and trips.

Swim the Lakes
2 Compston Road
AMBLESIDE
LA22 9DJ

Open 7 days a week 09:30-17:30 (times vary seasonally and at the weekends). Swim guiding season begins in April and runs through to October.

What we Offer

Introduction to Open Water Swimming Courses and Taster Sessions – The original “Intro” course and still our most popular. We have had the pleasure of introducing many swimmers to the delights of open water swimming and continue to do so. Our intro course covers every aspect of safe and effective outdoor swimming and gives you the confidence to enjoy your own swimming future. For those who just want to dip their toe in the water, we also offer a taster session: Just book, turn up with a towel and swimming costume, and we’ll provide the rest.

Adventure Swim Breaks – 2 day Adventure swimming breaks showcasing the best swimming that the UK has to offer. From our newest addition, The Lake District Swim Yoga Retreat to long established client faves like The Great Lake District Swim Challenge, you know you’re going to have a blast and meet new friends.

Adventure Swim Days – These are a mini version of our swim breaks, and each swim has its own unique character. These swims define what Swim the Lakes is all about and there really is something for everyone. They offer a grand day out and will leave you with memories to cherish for the rest of your life.

Short Wild Swims – Our short wild swim series provides a great introduction to the world of adventure swimming at a more relaxed pace. Choose from our island hopping trips to our much loved night swimming tours. They are all good fun and very inclusive.

Open Water Swimming Shop – We were the first to offer a dedicated open water swimming shop that offered sensible and friendly advice to everyone. We specialise in wetsuit fitting and our wetsuit fitting service receives excellent reviews. We have trialled and tested everything we sell so we can give you down to earth advice on what might suit you. We select what we consider to be the best products from Puffin Swim, Blueseventy, Speedo, Zone 3, DryRobe, Zoggs, Aquasphere, among others. We also sell Pete’s book: Wild Swimming Walks, Lake District, for all those independent folk who want to get out there and do their own thing!

Pop in to see us, give us a call, or take a look at our website; we’d be glad to help.

The Home of Puffin Swim, Recycled Tow Floats – Come and see our Puffins! We stock the entire range of Puffin Swim tow floats and accessories and started the Puffin brand so that we could offer more eco conscious products. We were the first company to produce tow floats made from recycled materials and continue to seek out more environmentally friendly products to add to our range. Come and see us for advice on which tow float to choose, or visit our site at puffinswim.co.uk/

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Our tours are led by an experienced open water and triathlon coach who has over 30 years coaching experience and has been living and swimming in the Lake District for over 20 years. Examples of our tours include:

Introduction to open water swimming – Do you want to try open water swimming, but you’re a little unsure?

Island hopping On Derwentwater – Gentle swimming amongst Derwentwater’s many islands, followed by a fantastic fish supper!

Beach Barbeque Swim – What could be finer on a summer evening than a gentle swim followed by a Barbecue?

Swimming Bears Picnic Swim – Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters, swim to your heart’s content, and enjoy a picnic of local food and drink on the shore.

Dawn Chorus – Up with the lark for an amazing and unique experience!

Full moon swim – Is there anything more relaxing than floating on a lake, looking up at the full moon? Followed by a Barbecue on the beach.

Open water swim Coaching – We can help you improve your technique, efficiency, confidence and speed for open water swimming or triathlon.

We also provide multi day swim tours in the Lake District and overseas. Examples include our 3 day guided swim tour in the Lake District. We take care of all your accommodation needs and provide a memorable swim break. We also have a swim tour of Slovenia and Austria, with qualified coaches, premium accommodation and majestic lakes.

Swim on the Wild Side organise bespoke swim tours in the Lake District and overseas for groups and families. The tours can be coached, guided or self guided. Overseas tours are ATOL and package protected and include all your flights, transfers and accommodation. With over 20 years in the travel industry and supported by one of the biggest travel providers in Europe, you can be sure of an incredible experience at a great price.

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Located at Dock 9 Salford Quays, Boundary Water Park Cheshire, various Pools in the North West. Offers coaching, video analysis training, events, guided swims from Wales, Lake District to Scotland. Full crew/boat support.

Polar (Winter) Swims & Intros to Cold Water

November-March*, Saturdays & Sundays (fortnightly), 11-12pm

*Including the Wildswim & Walks

For the last decade Uswim have run ‘POLAR SWIMS’ and ‘INTRO’S TO COLD WATER’ at Dock 9, Salford Quays and Boundary Water Park, both of which are 100% guaranteed to get your pulses racing! The benefits of cold water swimming on our mental & physical health is incalculable. Come and feel the ‘buzz’ for yourself. Join the cool crew!

For safety reasons you’ll be required to use towfloats, wear a swim cap (or two!) and be a competent swimmer. 

Water safety is provided and wetsuits (available for hire) are optional with skin swimmers welcome. Hot drinks are complimentary. Cakes for sale.

Opening Times*

Saturdays – Dock 9, Quays – 11-12pm

Sundays – Boundary – 11-12pm

*Last entry 15mins before the swims end.

Find out more and book your place

1-2-1 Swim Tuition (including video analysis)

Fridays 1 & 15 December, 5, 19 January  (various times from 7.30-10am)

Nuffield Manchester Printworks Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester, M4 2BS

We offer a range of sessions to help you swimprove and be the very best swimmers you can be. Our expert Coaches have over 30 years experience in improving peoples swim techniques. We’ve taught non-swimmers to swim, triathletes to become ‘Ironmen’ and trained recreational swimmers to cross the English Channel. 

Make great progress by working with experienced swim coach Dave Quartermain. The 45-minute sessions are tailored to your needs and include video analysis. They will provide a detailed evaluation of your current swim stroke with corrective practices provided to improve every aspect of your stroke.

These personal sessions are a sure way to improve your swim stroke and take you to the ‘next level’.

Find out more and book your session

Mile Challenges (Guided Swims)

CONISTON, Sat 6 April

ULLSWATER, Sun 7 April

WINDERMERE, Mon 8 April

An opportunity to swim a mile outdoors alongside a professional guide in these most lovely of places. It’s a great way to ‘test the water’ if you’re already planning on taking part in longer events in the Lakes and you’ll receive some fabulous pictures and videos of your swim as well as top swim tips (if requested) from your highly qualified guides Dave and Karen Q. What’s not to love!

Solo, pairs, small groups, wetsuits, skins, breastroke, frontcrawl, all are welcome to attempt the mile challenges. 

Filling fast – book now!

Coach profiles

Dave Quartermain

As Founder of Uswim Dave has a passion for open water swimming that has taken him to places such as New York (to swim around Manhattan Island, first Brit winner) and also attempt the English Channel. As one of the UK’s top open water swimmers in the late ’90’s he set up Uswim to provide safely supervised open water swims in the Northwest (UK).

• ASA Qualified Level 2 Swim Coach (since 1995)
• Since 1995 – Organising / guiding open water swims and expeditions for over 350 swimmers
• Swimmer / Coach – World’s first two-way Loch Ness (52miles)
• Coach / Swimmer – Manchester Ship Canal Solo (36miles)
• Coach – “Super Six Challenge” – Climbing three tallest peaks and swimming three longest UK lakes continuously (58 hours – Relay team, 79 hours – Solo woman)
• Coach – Eight successful Solo English Channel swimmers
• Eleven successful English Channel Relay Teams

Karen Quartermain

A qualified Childrens Nurse Karen also has an unrivalled love and passion for all things outdoors. Since her baptism of fire swimming a marathon Loch Ness Relay she has successfully completed a Jersey to France Solo, 1-Way Windermere, Ullswater, Coniston and numerous English Channel Relay swims. As an integral part of Uswim Karen leads on guided adventure swims (Qswim Adventure).

• Swimmer – Solo Jersey To France Channel Solo, Solo Windermere, Ulswater, Coniston, 3 Lakes Relay Challenge’ (Loch Awe, Windermere, Bala), Monster Loch Challenge (Ness, Awe)
• ASA Level 1 & Level 2 Swim Coach
• RLSS National Water Safety Management Programme Levels, 1, 2, 3 
• Guided numerous English Channel, Loch Ness, Loch Lomond Relays plus solo channel / lakes crossings (45 in 2017/18/19)
• RYA Open Water Specific First Aid
• Powerboat Level 2 Award
• Emergency First Responder 
• RLSS Open Water Lifeguide and First Aid

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