UK Wild Swimming Holidays

Swimming Tours in England

Join us as we seek the best wild swimming in South West England. Accompanied by expert guides, you’ll embark on perhaps the best way to see this part of England; in the open water, at one with your surroundings. Active England swimming holidays promise multiple swims per day, true local culture and stays in some of our favourite hotels in Devon and Cornwall. Come with us on a swimming adventure you’ll never forget.

Our Wild Swimming Tours in England

Multi-day swimming itineraries ideal for single or solo travellers, couple of small groups.

Wild Swimming in Devon & Cornwall

Marvel at the region’s coves, beaches, estuaries and rivers before enjoying hospitality, cuisine and company courtesy of your expert local guides. With swims planned each day, some in places only the locals know, our 4-day, 3-night swimming holidays in Devon and Cornwall are the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Swimming Tours in England FAQ

We’re adventure holiday England experts and offer curated, beautiful swimming tours in Devon and Cornwall.

Our swimming tours are moderate, that is to say that its appropriate if you are comfortable with open water swimming or a wild dip. Your holiday will be tailored by your guide to suit your individual preferences. Rewarding views are guaranteed!

We’ll send out kit lists well in advance of all our tours, so you’ll have plenty of time to prepare. While we leave the choice of swimwear up to our guests, we do recommend wetsuits in April through June, as the water can still be chilly during these months. If you prefer to swim without a wetsuit, we do ask for evidence that you’re a regular swimmer before the tour. To improve visibility, we provide brightly colored hats for all guests – tow-floats are mandatory for safety purposes.

Safety is the top priority for our guests. All of our swimming trips are staffed by exper guides. We limit our groups to a maximum of 16 people, with at least one guide per eight swimmers. Guides are always on hand, either on the shore or in a kayak/SUP. All of our guides are fully qualified RLSS lifeguards with up-to-date First Aid qualifications. We never swim unless it’s safe to do so, and our guides use their discretion to decide when to swim based on the tide and weather conditions.

Our experts are well-versed in planning private vacations in England. Use one of our itineraries or plan a completely bespoke week, we’re ready to be by your side, stride for stride. Contact us to begin planning your private departure.

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