Thirlmere Natural Infinity Pool (including parking and gpx file)

Please remember that all the natural swim spots in the Lake District are dangerous, wild places. Visit them at your own risk. Please also remember to respect these places and others using them, and take any rubbish away with you and leave no trace.

Thirlmere Infinity Pool is arguably one of the best natural infinity pools in the Lake District and for certain one of the best wild swimming spots in the area.

In recent years Thirlmere Infinity Pool it has become a popular dipping spot with both locals and tourists alike. It’s a relatively straightforward walk to get there and aside from a steep section at the waterfall itself, is quite friendly terrain.

The pool is quite small and can get busy at peak times. As it’s not a very long or difficult walk to find, getting the main infinity pool to yourself can be a challenge.

We’d recommend taking a dip at either sunrise or sunset, with sunset being the optimal time, as the water temperature will be at its best - it will always be cold. Please take precautions!

Here’s everything you need to know about how to find the Thirlmere infinity pool.

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Where to park for the Thirlmere Infinity Pool?

Parking is no longer available at Thirlmere Village Hall or on adjacent gravel area. The closest parking is now the public car park and toilets at Legburthwaite which is only a 5 minute walk from the institute and operated by United Utilities.

Distance: Approx. 2 miles round trip
Total ascent: 260m
Technicality: Moderate. Some steep rocky sections.
Walking time: Approx 30 minutes each way but this is dependant on ability

While there is no exact postcode for the pool and the route isn’t signposted, we’ve included some detailed directions below.

How to find Thirlmere Natural Infinity Pool?

Follow Stanah Lane up the little gate at the end. There should be a sign here for Sticks Pass. From here continue to head diagonally up and right until you reach the corner of a wall and the path levels off. From here follow the path along at this trajectory for about 700m.

You’ll eventually come to a gate, immediately followed by a bridge. At this point, the waterfall that creates the infinity pool can be seen. (Pictured below).

Go through the gate and immediately head up the bank towards the waterfall. There should be a path through the bracon.

Once here it’s simply a case of getting in! Enjoy it and respect it!

Coordinates for the pool itself - 54.5546344, -3.0489448

There are also a couple of other beautiful waterfalls in this ghyll that can be easily explored with care. Here’s one below.

Laurie Crayston