Wild swimming in the Peak District

6 places. The top three for any trip: Mermaid's pool, Sparth Reservoir, Blake Mere.

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Ranked for any trip.

No. 1

Mermaid's pool5.7 km from EdaleWild swimming

No. 2

Sparth Reservoir28 km from Edale, just outside the parkWild swimming

No. 3

Blake Mere13 km from BuxtonWild swimming

No. 4

Padley Gorge3.0 km from HathersageWild swimming

No. 5

Panniers Pool7.2 km from BuxtonWild swimming

No. 6

Slippery Stones Plunge Pool11 km from EdaleWild swimming