The Atkinson family have farmed at Nibthwaite Grange, on the quiet east side of Coniston Water, for six generations and have lived in the area since records started 600 years ago. The farm is a mixed upland farm, keeping rare and native breeds. Maria Benjamin, John Atkinson's partner has built, from the farm, three of the most sustainable farm businesses in the Lake District - Lake District Tweed, The Soap Dairy and the wool brand she co-founded, The Wool Library. Wild Wellness sits on the farm's lake-side land. Natasha Shuttleworth runs open water swimming, sauna sessions and breathwork from the shore of Coniston. After the cold water, swimmers are handed hot water bottles in Lake District Tweed covers. The soap in the changing area is The Soap Dairy's, made a few hundred yards away from the farm's Jersey Cow milk. The reason this listing earned its place in the guide is that connection - the lake, the farm, and what comes off it, all in one afternoon. Wild Wellness offers open water swimming, sauna, breathwork and guided outdoor experiences designed to help people slow down, build confidence and reconnect through water, warmth and nature.

Days, dates and times

Fridays​/​Saturdays​/​Sundays the sauna only sessions are available to book. Alongside there are sessions through the week for Introduction to Wild Swimming and Open Water Swim Coaching.

About this experience

Wild Wellness experiences invite people to slow down and reconnect through open water, sauna, breathwork and nature. Sessions are calm, beginner-friendly and designed to support confidence, nervous system regulation and wellbeing in the outdoors, with time for warmth, water, stillness and connection beside Coniston Water.

How to book / attend

Bookings are made via https://www.wellness-wild.co.uk/experiences

Awards and Recognition

STA Level 2 Open Water Swim Coach MSc in Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health Mental Health First Aider Wellbeing and Life Coach Breath work and Meditation Facilitator

Social Media

www.instagram.com​/​wellness_wild

What will participants learn or take away?

Participants leave with greater confidence in and around cold water, practical knowledge of open water safety and a deeper understanding of how breath, contrast and time in nature can support wellbeing. Most importantly, they leave feeling calmer, more connected and better equipped to continue their own outdoor wellbeing journey.

Event Dates

Website

www.wellness-wild.co.uk

Address Summary

Coniston Water, East Side of the Lake, The Lake District ​/​​/​​/​connected.nimbly.lowest