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About the centre
Fell Foot
Operated by Out and Back Coaching, a partner of adventuro.
Swimming outdoors offers a unique way to improve fitness, develop confidence, and experience the Lake District from a different perspective. These coached sessions are designed for everyone from complete beginners to experienced swimmers and triathletes looking to refine their technique and build open water skills.
Sessions are tailored to the experience and goals of those attending, creating a supportive environment where swimmers can progress at their own pace. Beginners can focus on building confidence in open water, understanding how to enter and exit safely, managing nerves, and becoming comfortable swimming away from the pool environment.
More experienced swimmers and triathletes can work on stroke efficiency, pacing, sighting techniques, breathing patterns, and open water skills commonly used during races and endurance events. Coaching takes place in real open water environments, allowing you to develop practical skills while receiving personalised feedback throughout the session.
Depending on the location, you may explore sheltered bays, larger lake crossings, or sections of water that provide ideal conditions for specific coaching objectives. Water safety, environmental awareness, and understanding changing conditions form an important part of every session, helping swimmers become more confident and independent in open water.
Both group workshops and private coaching options are available. Private sessions can be tailored entirely to your individual goals, whether that involves preparing for a triathlon, improving technique, building fitness, or simply becoming more comfortable swimming outdoors.
Sessions take place across several of the Lake District's most popular swimming locations, including Fell Foot, Bassenthwaite, Coniston, and Monk Coniston. Each venue offers different conditions and characteristics, allowing coaching to be matched to the aims of the session and the experience level of participants.
Surrounded by mountains, woodland, and open water, these locations provide excellent opportunities to learn and practise outdoor swimming skills. From calm sheltered areas ideal for newcomers to larger expanses of water suited to endurance training, the variety available within the Lake District makes it one of the UK's leading destinations for open water swimming.
Sessions are suitable for swimmers of all abilities, from those completely new to open water through to experienced outdoor swimmers and triathletes. Participants should be comfortable swimming and bring equipment appropriate for the conditions. Tow floats may be required at certain locations or during larger group sessions for visibility and safety.
Coaching is built around practical outdoor experience and a belief that confidence develops through supportive, realistic learning. Every session focuses on helping swimmers understand their environment, improve their technique, and enjoy open water safely while progressing towards their personal goals.
Small group sizes allow plenty of individual attention, while private coaching provides fully personalised instruction. Whether you're taking your first steps into open water or preparing for an endurance event, sessions are designed to provide useful skills that continue to benefit your swimming long after the session has ended.
No. Introductory sessions are designed specifically for swimmers who are new to open water and want to build confidence in a safe and supportive environment.
Coaching starts with the basics and progresses at a pace that suits your comfort level, allowing you to become familiar with outdoor swimming without feeling overwhelmed.
No. Wetsuits are not mandatory unless otherwise specified for a particular session.
Participants are encouraged to bring and wear the equipment they feel most comfortable swimming in, provided it is suitable for the conditions.
Not always. Requirements vary depending on the location, group size, and conditions on the day.
Where additional visibility is needed, participants may be asked to use a tow float for safety reasons.
Yes. Many sessions focus on skills that directly benefit triathlon training and racing.
Topics such as sighting, pacing, efficient swimming technique, and open water confidence can all help improve race-day performance.
Many people attend specifically because they want to feel more comfortable in open water.
Sessions focus on gradual progression, helping you understand the environment and develop confidence step by step.
Yes. Private 1:1 and 1:2 coaching sessions are available and can be tailored entirely to your individual goals.
This allows more focused coaching and flexibility around locations and training objectives.
You should bring suitable swimwear, a towel, warm clothing for after the session, and any swimming equipment you normally use.
Additional information about recommended kit will be provided before your session.
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