3 Shires Guided Walk and Wild Swim
Wed 19 Aug
|White Peak
Three Shires Head is one of the prettiest wild swimming spots in the Peak District. There are two pools which both sit beneath small waterfalls, surrounded by rolling green hills. The old stone bridge gives it a quintessential Peak District feel and the water is clear and inviting. £45pp
Time & Location
19 Aug 2026, 10:30 – 14:30
White Peak, White Peak, Buxton SK17 8SX, UK
About the event
Explore • Learn • Live
Escape into the heart of the Peak District and discover one of its most beautiful hidden gems.
Join Shepherd Outdoors for a guided walk to the iconic Three Shires Head, where crystal-clear plunge pools, cascading waterfalls and rolling moorland create the perfect setting for an unforgettable wild swimming experience.
Whether you're taking your first steps into cold water swimming or looking to build your confidence in natural environments, this relaxed and supportive session offers the perfect introduction.
Our circular walk winds through stunning Peak District scenery, passing historic packhorse routes, peaceful hill streams and open moorland before reaching the famous waterfall pools. Here you'll have the opportunity to experience the refreshing peaty waters beneath the falls before warming up on the return walk.
Throughout the session you'll learn practical skills including: