Windermere

Session dates and times

• Starting 3rd September 8 am

Location (including where to meet)

• Rayrigg Meadow, Rayrigg Rd, Windermere LA23 1BP
• Location to meet: Outside the toilet block at Rayrigg Meadow car park, Rayrigg Rd, Windermere LA23 1BP
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Transport links

Rayrigg Meadow is a 20-minute walk from Windermere village.

Windermere railway station is on a direct line to Kendal and Oxenholme Lake District, with easy access from Bolton, Preston, Manchester and across the north west. Direct trains from London and major Scottish cities call at Oxenholme Lake District. Trains to and from Windermere station run hourly. Plan your journey on the National Rail website.

Windermere station is also a hub for bus services connecting Windermere village with Kendal, Keswick, Coniston, Grasmere, Keswick, Ulverston and other destinations across Cumbria.

Rayrigg Meadow can be reached by bus from Bowness or Windermere on the 555 route. The 555 route links Windermere and Bowness with Kendal, Ambleside, Grasmere and Keswick.

Plan your journey on the Traveline website.

Directions by car

Follow Google Maps to Rayrigg Meadow car park, Rayrigg Rd, Windermere LA23 1BP

Parking information

Pay and display car park (minimal free parking on Birthwaite Road)

Swimming experience needed

25m (breaststroke)

Accessibility of venue

Disabled access path to lakeshore

Facilities (including where you can get changed)

Toilets (pay 50p by card), no changing facilities

What to bring with you

Rucksack with towel, swimming costume, water shoes or neoprene socks or old trainers, drink. Wear clothing appropriate to the weather – big coat and warm layers if cold, hat and suncream if hot etc.

Optional: wetsuit, goggles, robe or dressing gown