Nearest train station: Ludlow
Ludlow is a gorgeous medieval market town in Shropshire not far from the Welsh border with its impressive Norman era castle looming over it.
Luckily for wild swimmers, the River Teme runs right through the western edge of the town and presents a few easy to reach wild swimming spots that lie just south of the bridge by the Millenium Green before you reach the historic Ludford Bridge.
There can be a bit of a current and some of the small pontoons that lead to the water can be occupied by fishers so do take care, but if you walk through the pathed woodland connected to the Millenium Green in an eastward direction you should find somewhere suitable for a dip.
How to Get to the River Teme in Ludlow
We’ve provided detailed instructions on how to get to this lovely wild swimming spot in Shropshire by various means of transport below, as well as general travel information nearby.
By car
There are a few car parks in Ludlow through Ludlow Castle Street is likely your best bet. This will allow you to enjoy Ludlow Castle and the adjacent Ludlow Market and pretty high street during your visit.
Walk southwest toward the castle and the Millenium Green which sits opposite another bridge (not the aforementioned Ludford Bridge) where you’re see a path leading through a wooded area on the east side of the River Teme. There are a number of pontoons and banks in which to enter the water along this path.
By public transport
Ludlow is served by a train station located just to the northeast of the town centre. The station lies on the Welsh Marches Line which passes from Crewe to Newport in Wales, with the nearest large hub being Shrewsbury.
By bike
Ludlow and the surrounding Shropshire countryside offers plenty of idyllic cycling routes that you can combine with your swim and visit.
Check out this route with starts from the train station and loops around the area, taking in various views of the River Teme along the way.
What else is nearby the River Teme at Ludlow?
Ludlow is well worth a stay in its own right, with plenty of artisanal shops and beautiful windy streets weaving through it.
Outside of this and the River Teme itself, wild swimmers should check out Carding Mill Valley Reservoir which is around 30 minutes to the north.