About Shap Swimming Pool
This outdoor pool in the Lake District village of Shap offers refreshing swims with snacks available on-site, though facilities are limited and accessibility is restricted.
What's nearby
- Shap Memorial Hall 200m away
- Shap C Of E Primary School 250m away
- Crown Inn Shap 250m away
- Kings Arms Hotel 250m away
- Plane Trees Cottage 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
It was great although when I went it was freezing anyway we had so much fun better than expected and chippy shop was fantastic definitely reccomend for a quick dip in the area
· via Google
At 900m above sea level, Shap is the highest outdoor pool in England, and at 16.5m it's one of the shortest too! We went along for an adult swim session which cost £6 per person, booked in advance via their website. Car parking on site is free, next to a park and the west coast mainline trains whizzing past at speed. There are communal male & female changing rooms with one family cubical and clean toilets. There are a couple of showers, but they cost 20p for a hot shower. No working lockers, but belongings can be left poolside and there is a shelter at the deep end of the pool with picnic benches and chairs. The pool was heated to around 25°, which was pleasant for swimming on a cold and rainy July day. Staff were helpful and provided us with a 'Swim Eden Challenge' leaflet - swim all 4 lidos in Eden District Council and get the 5th swim free. Challenge accepted! Thanks for a memorable swim, Shap 🙏
· via Google
Had a nice swim in the pool, water was a good temperature and the atmosphere friendly and relaxed.
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Gayle Avenue, Shap, Penrith, CA10 3NS Get directions
- Category
- Lidos & Outdoor Pools
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (100 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Destination
- Penrith