The stunning Lake District walk ending with magical hidden swimming spot

With glorious weather forecasted for May half term this week, one way to make the most of it is heading to the Lake District and enjoying the stunning scenery it has to offer. From fell walks to mountain biking routes, it’s a paradise for anyone who loves outdoor activities.

The Lake District is also a popular spot for wild swimming, especially in the summer months. Many of its hidden pools and streams often have stunning views you can enjoy, whether you take a dip or not.

One of the most famous swimming locations is Black Moss Pot, which is around a two-mile walk up the Langstrath Valley, LancsLive reports. It’s a beautiful walk passing a waterfall along the way.

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You can walk up on either side of the river before cooling down in the water. Another plus is that the swimming place is spacious with a waterfall supplying the water.

Black Moss even has natural diving ledges built into the pools, which you can jump from into the water below. However, the water is cold and you need to be prepared for this. Don't jump off the high rocks without first taking a dip in the pool to suss out the depth.

When you’ve finished the walk you can enjoy a refreshing pint in a family-run pub. Set in the jaws of the Langstrath valley is the Langstrath Country Inn, which is tucked away from the main road in the quiet unspoilt village of Stonethwaite.

The pub’s website says: "‘The Langstrath’, a small local family run haven for walkers and lovers of the countryside, was built around 1590 as a miners cottage and has over the years been converted and extended to what it is today.

"The Langstrath Country Inn is situated centrally for the well known walks in