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The Most Beautiful Wild Swimming Spots In The Larger Lakes

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Summer might be over in the UK but that doesn't mean we can't still dip a toe into nature and take a wild swim. Our country is blessed with lots of natural bodies of water, and many can still be enjoyed all year round. Here we take a tour of the larger lakes in the UK and give you a list of the best wild swimming spots to try.

Swimming Wild in the Lake District: The most beautiful wild swimming spots in the larger lakes

by Suzanna Cruickshank

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Loch Lomond, Scotland

Loch Lomond is the largest lake in the UK by surface area, and it's home to some of the most beautiful wild swimming spots in the country. The loch is surrounded by stunning scenery, including mountains, forests, and islands. There are plenty of places to swim, but some of the best spots include:

Rowardennan Pier
Balmaha Bay
Tarbet
Luss
Ardgarten

Loch Lomond is a great place to swim year-round, but it's especially popular in the summer months. The water is clean and clear, and there are plenty of places to relax and enjoy the scenery. There are also a number of water sports activities available, such as kayaking, canoeing, and sailing.

Windermere, England

Windermere is the largest lake in England, and it's another great place to go wild swimming. The lake is surrounded by the Lake District National Park, which is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK. There are plenty of places to swim in Windermere, but some of the best spots include:

Bowness-on-Windermere
Ambleside
Claife Viewing Station
Low Wray
Brockhole

Windermere is a great place to swim year-round, but it's especially popular in the summer months. The water is clean and clear, and there are plenty of places to relax and enjoy the scenery. There are also a number of water sports activities available, such as kayaking, canoeing, and sailing.

Ullswater, England

Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District National Park, and it's another great place to go wild swimming. The lake is surrounded by stunning scenery, including mountains, forests, and waterfalls. There are plenty of places to swim in Ullswater, but some of the best spots include:

Glenridding
Patterdale
Pooley Bridge
Martindale
Aira Force

Ullswater is a great place to swim year-round, but it's especially popular in the summer months. The water is clean and clear, and there are plenty of places to relax and enjoy the scenery. There are also a number of water sports activities available, such as kayaking, canoeing, and sailing.

Lake Bala, Wales

Lake Bala is the largest natural lake in Wales, and it's a great place to go wild swimming. The lake is surrounded by stunning scenery, including mountains, forests, and waterfalls. There are plenty of places to swim in Lake Bala, but some of the best spots include:

Bala
Llanuwchllyn
Penllyn
Bontnewydd
Abererch

Lake Bala is a great place to swim year-round, but it's especially popular in the summer months. The water is clean and clear, and there are plenty of places to relax and enjoy the scenery. There are also a number of water sports activities available, such as kayaking, canoeing, and sailing.