Event near us - Buckstones Jum & Waterfalls

Buckstones Jum & Waterfalls Wild Swim Adventure

📍 Rydal, just down the road from The Yan
📅 2025 Dates: Wednesday 2 July | Wednesday 20 August

Looking for the perfect midweek microadventure? This one ticks all the boxes. Join our friends at Swim the Lakes for a dreamy day out exploring the magical Buckstones Jum and its wild, wonderful waterfalls – just a short hop from Ambleside and a proper hidden gem in the Lakes.

You’ll follow a peaceful hike up to the “Jum” – an old dialect word for a beck that never freezes – and spend the day dipping into deep, gin-clear pools, pottering along the river, and chasing waterfalls. Think golden trout, green pebbles, soul-soothing scenery, and the most joyful wild swimming imaginable.

Perfect for anyone who loves a good paddle, this is a relaxed and easy-going guided adventure (complete with expert swim guides, hot tea and homemade cake – yes, really). No pressure, no rush – just a brilliant way to spend time in nature, connect with the water, and maybe even embrace your inner child.

Swim ability & fitness: Ideal for beginners and intermediate swimmers with some outdoor swim experience. The hike is approx. 4km of gentle, undulating trails.

Booking is essential via Swim the Lakes, call 015394 33826, or follow the booking link on this page.

Event date - 2nd July / 20th August