Lovers of the sea, rivers, ravines, lakes, waterfalls, pools and cold water, thanks for stopping by Really Wild Swimming. You’ve come to the right place.

We aim to provide you with all the best info you need on your wild or open water swimming adventures by giving insider tips of wild swimming locations, the best wild swimming gear, seasonal advice and more.

Jump on in with us and check out our wild swimming blog or follow our latest swimming activities on social media:

What are the Benefits of Wild Swimming?

In the UK, we are blessed with some fantastic wild swimming spots.

A great way to connect with nature and to improve your health, wild swimming has been shown to have a number of benefits for both physical and mental health, including improving circulation, reducing stress, improving your mood and making you feel at one with your surroundings and simply present.

Where Can I Go Wild Swimming?

Our goal is to help you find the perfect spot for you with our detailed directions and passion-led insight into these places. With stunning coastlines, beautiful lakes, waterfalls and tranquil rivers, it’s time to get in the water.

For a full list of spots, head on over to our wild swimming locations page.

We are updating this on a constant basis as we discover new swimming spots, so make sure you keep a close eye! Some of our recent discoveries are listed below.

New Wild Swimming Locations We Love:

What Do I Need To Go Wild Swimming?

It depends! Some people are comfortable jumping in wearing just their usual swimwear, while some like to don wetsuits, swimming shoes and more. The location and time of year generally dictate this of course.

Check out our wild swimming gear section for more information, or visit our blog for bespoke guides on what you’ll need for wild swimming in various scenarios.

In particular, we’ve got some great info on wild swimming robes and swimming leggings for the particularly sporty types.