After my two previous failed attempts to swim an alternative mile (and earn some of the donations I've already had from people) I was even more determined to get in the water today. It had been a lovely sunny day, and the evening was still and bright - perfect swimming conditions!
Out came the O/S map, and the search for a suitable spot began - we needed somewhere not too far away, close the road and safe to swim in (so rivers were out - they need a good recce first). Then we saw it - Yew Tree Tarn, just by the road to Coniston.
Bag packed, we were out of the door and in the car - wending our way south west and upwards.
The tarn was lovely - with a big layby for easy access, and still water, just the right depth.
In I got - heaven!
I'm not sure how far I swam, the tarn isn't very big so I was basically swimming up and down the middle of it. It was so peaceful - pure therapy!
I got out as the sun was going behind the fells, a big grin on my face and a sense of achievement in my heart.
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