With searches for ‘outdoor swimming’ increasing by 427% last summer₁, outdoor adventure experts at Blacks have revealed the best place to go wild swimming in the UK. They have listed seven spots that wild swimmers should head to this summer.
The sites include the Blue Lagoon, Golwen Quarry, located in Moel-y-Faen in North Wales. Experts say its green, blue colour makes swimmers feel as though they are in a magical land.
Gaddings Dam, in West Yorkshire, is in the heart of Todmorden and is surrounded by beach and marshland views. Once out of the water and back on land, The Shepherds Rest Pub is said to be perfect for a well-earned drink.
Located on Ullswater, the Kailpot Crag is a regular cliff diving spot. A short footpath from Sandwick through a Lake District pine wood takes walkers out onto the crag. The water may be cold but the crag is said to be a perfect place for a wild swim.
Nataie Byrne, Content Marketing Manager at Blacks, said: “While it may be tempting to jump into a body of water in these temperatures, it is important that you understand your swimming abilities. Wild swimming can be and is very dangerous if you have not trained properly. Always pay attention to “No Swimming” signs and even if you have been swimming in the same spot for years, always be cautious, as open bodies of water can change significantly- even in a short period of time.”
