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| What an amazing place for a swim! |
A hidden natural infinity pool in the Lake District
What an amazing find this was on a recent walk exploring waterfalls in the Lake District - a hidden infinity pool perched up high overlooking the Lake District mountains! There are loads of wild swimming spots in the Lake District - but not many gems like this that are high up a steep mountain side in a natural infinity pool setting with the best Lake District views. It was a stunning find and one of those 'wow' moments, where everything comes together - it was also quite deep for a good swim about. The photo above got a load of likes and interest on my Insta account - and I do tend to share locations of my adventures on my Insta & Facebook stories to like-minded folowers, give me a follow if you want to discover loads of new places:
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Regular readers of the blog will know I've shared in detail the popular wild swimming spots (like Buckstones Jump near Rydal Water) that are no secret really, well documented online and lots of people know about them. Those sort of places can get quite busy in warm months and can attract large groups of people.
Hence I'm reluctant to share the exact location of this particular hidden infinity pool spot - but for those true outdoorsy people and wild swimmers who like an adventure, I'm happy to share the rough location of this secret infinity pool on the map below (the buzz of finding these places is the challenge of finding them for yourself right? :-). Outdoorsy people will be able to figure it out once in the area by cross-referencing with the views in the photo above. If you do come across the infinity pool - please keep it tidy and unspoilt, and leave it as you wish to find it - only an idiot would leave litter at these natural places.
Lake District Infinity pool - map location:
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| The general map location of the infinity pool [Click to enlarge & save]. This idyllic infinity pool is on the north-eastern side of Thirlmire in the Lake District in the highlighted circle on the map. It's not that long a walk from where you can park the car but the exact spot is a little hidden from the main path. By not sharing the exact location I think you'll enjoy this special place all the more when you discover it - I think it's good to have an explore and sometimes things can be too accessible these days and it spoils the fun of adventure :-) To help you in your search if you click the interactive map route button below you can see where I recommend starting your waterfall hunting adventure and where to park the car (there's also a big clue on the description :-) |
To help discover new places I really recommend the Phone Map App by Ordnance Survey to help you plan walks and download route maps to your phone. The app will show you exactly where you are on the route even when you have no signal - I used it to find this hidden infinity pool - very handy indeed!
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Wild swimming in the Lake District photos:
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| There are lot's of stunning waterfalls and cascades on this Gill. If you get to this one you are nearly at the hidden infinity pool - but have come a little bit too far up and it's a bit further down than this. |
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| The hidden infinity pool in all it's glory with stunning views over to Thirlmire. If you manage to find it from all the clues on this page you won't be disappointed by this magical place. |
10 best wild swimming spots in the Lake District:
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| Read this blog post on the 10 best wild swimming spots in the Lake District - these are the must-know places for wild swimming in the Lake District |
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As a respectful waterfall chaser, would be quite nice for you to share where this is.
ReplyDeleteI've shared a map to give you a good idea - and once you arrive at the general location I'm sure you can cross reference the view form the infinity pool and figure it out :-)
DeleteThey've explained why they haven't. And I don't blame them. I'm not even a hiker yet I'm trying to find it haha
ReplyDeleteThanks for your understanding. I often come across a photograph of a stunning location in the lakes and enjoy the challenge of figuring out where it is and visiting for myself. A bit of map reading and cross-referencing photos with the location usually gets me there :-)
DeleteWhat car park do you suggest we park at to try find it? Thank you
ReplyDeleteSwirls car park
DeleteThank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea. We found the infinity pool yesterday with a little backtracking and readjusting of our route - hadn’t gone quite far enough! You’re right though - it was more satisfying not knowing exactly where it was!! Unfortunately quite a lot of other people had found it too, so we had to wait our turn for a dip, but it was worth it!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found it with a few clues and found it more satisfying exploring the area, and understand why the exact location hasn't been shared on here. However I see others have now shared the exact location on youtube and other blogs, which spoils the sense of adventure for me and with the weekend being very hot & sunny in the lakes (a rarity!) I'm not surprised others where there. Still a lovely spot and as long as people respect the area and keep it clean I think it's good that more people enjoy the outdoors.
DeleteUnfortunately this place that was once so untouched has become a hot spot for instagrammers etc as too many have shared the location. Now there are always people, the ground is bare where there was once grass , the path well trampled , new paths formed,and there’s litter every time I’ve gone up. All for one photo. Nobody seems aware a damn is released during/after rainfall which dramatically increases flow rapidly , the worst place you’d want to be when that happens is in that pool at the edge of a big drop.
ReplyDeleteNot having a pop at you by the way as you’ve given general location, which leaves people that are genuinely interested to have a good day exploring . It’s a shame this once peaceful place is suffering. It’s not somewhere to go if you want the place to yourself anymore , people are actually queuing to get a photo of themselves bobbing about for 1 minute for ‘likes’. It’s a strange world !
Hi - I think it's a general modern day issue with lots of people seeking out the best places to visit themselves (I can't begrudge people wanting to see and experience these stunning natural places - but those who litter at these places are just idiots). I didn't share the exact location , knowing that respectful 'true' outdoorsy would be able to find it with a bit of map reading and outdoor skills - and those who haven't got a clue might not be able to find it so easily. But it seems others are more than willing to share exact locations and youtube videos. Each to their own in that respect - but there are lots of other hidden places I also do not share as a result. Hopefully people see your comment and take a bit more care and consideration in this place.
DeleteWhat a beautiful area! I found something special about waterfalls, i simply love them. Great article
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