South West England offers both the new and seasoned wild swimmer plenty of opportunities for a dip in some of the most beautiful areas of the UK. From the rolling hills of Somerset to the stunning coastline of Devon and Cornwall which attract millions of visitors a year, the South West also includes the countries of Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire as well as the city of Bristol and its surrounding areas.
Being one of the larger yet more rural and least densely populated areas of the UK, the South West is a great haven for anyone looking for a UK-based getaway, and in turn the region offers up a goldmine of great wild swimming spots. Of course, the world-class beaches of South West England speak for themselves for anyone looking for a swim, though the area offers up plenty of lesser-known wild swimming spots in its many forests, rivers and waterfalls.
Take a look at some of these beautiful wild swimming spots in South West England:
Bristol
Cornwall
Devon
Dorset
Gloucestershire
Somerset
Farleigh Hungerford, River Frome