Welcome to South Wales, a region renowned for its stunning natural beauty and fantastic wild swimming opportunities. While generally considered to span across the counties of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire, South Wales also expands to the counties of Brecon, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire to the west.
Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes such as the Brecon Beacons/Bannau Brycheiniog, the Gower Peninsula, the Wye Valley by the Herefordshire border and the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline, South Wales is home to an array of enchanting lakes, cascading waterfalls, and winding rivers that beckon adventurous souls seeking a unique wild swimming experience. It has also has some of the best beaches the UK has to offer that simply can’t be ignored along the way.
With its diverse range of swim spots, South Wales offers an abundance of opportunities for swimmers of all levels to immerse themselves in nature’s refreshing embrace.
Much like his experiences with Mid Wales, Owain has a lot of fond memories of childhood summers spent in South Wales (in particular the Gower Peninsula) and exploring all the wild swimming locations in the region.
Take a look at some of our favourite wild swimming locations in South Wales below.