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• Wallingford Beach 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointThe Street, Wallingford, OX10 8EBWallingford Beach is on the east bank of the Thames, immediately downstream of Wallingford Bridge. Access is by…
• Hornerwoods pool 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointHorner woodsThere’s a number of small pools along the river between pool bridge campsite and horner. The one pictured is…
• Blackwater 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointBlackwater inn, glenshee, Perthshiremultiple river pools and a bridge jump, beautiful waterfalls and clear fresh water that does warm in the summer,…
• Dumsey Meadow, Chertsey – River thames 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointDumsey Meadow, Chertsey – River ThamesBeautiful swimming spot on the Thames. The water is clean and fresh right by a grassy bank called Dumsey…
• Topsham Lock – Exeter Canal 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointTopsham Ferry, Topsham, Exeter EX3, UKBridge by the old lock gates at Topsham Wonderfully deap, superbly clean, great for diving, jumping or swimming. Lovely…
• Hembury, Rivery Dart – Huge natural pool 100m+ 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointUnnamed Road, Buckfastleigh, UKA huge 100m + long pool, with rapids cascading in at the top & out at the bottom. The…
• Brampford Speke, River Exe – Dive, swing, swim, beach 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointRed Rock Rd, Exeter EX5 5HQ, UKLarge pool, rapids, beach, old railway bridge to jump off of. It has it all. Great place for picnics,…
• Bishop Aukland – Rugby club 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointBishop Auckland Rugby ClubPark at Rugby club. Plenty of parking along the entrance road. beautiful location for river swimming, great for families,…
• Lacock Abbey 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointDirectly east of the famous Abbey, there is a 2m deep pool just upstream of some rapids (you can…
• Chalk Steam 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointHope CotVery nice chalk steam spot by weir just off public footpath.
• River Brathay 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointRiver BrathayNice river swim a short walk from a lovely vegetarian cafe “Chesters by the river”. Follow the walkers path,…
• River Windrush, near Widford 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointWitney St, Burford OX18, UKFollow the public footpath from St Oswald’s Church towards Burford. There are lots of spots to swim — too…
• Featherstone 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointHall Bank, Haltwhistle NE49 0JG, UKExcellent and accessible swimming spot in the South Tyne near Featherstone Castle. Sandy little beach with easy access into…
• Rio Teixeira, Aveiro, Portugal 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpoint40.7957,-8.2565The River Teixeira is one of the cleanest rivers in Europe. At this point, just below the bridge, there…
• Queda do Vigário, Algarve – Portugal 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpoint37.2317, -8.1792A beautiful Waterfall hidden inland from the well-trodden coastal Algarve. The name- ‘fall of the vicar’ – conjures beguiling…
• Ponte de São João, Rio Coura, Portugal 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpoint41.8775,-8.7156A scrabble down a steep stony track yields a vast azure pool. Dive from huge rocks and swim into…
• The Rectory Pool 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointThe Rectory PoolThis is a beautiful series of riffles and pools on the picturesque River Wye. There is easy access from…
• Egglestone Abbey Bridge 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointRiver Tees, Abbey Bridge, Egglestone Abbey, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 UKThe exact location is right under the bridge on the Abbey side. From the A66 turn off at Rokeby…
• Poza Charca Verde, river, Guadalajara near Madrid, Spain 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpoint40.7634 -3.9038A wonderful green river pool in the Manzanares river north of Madrid. Looks out over huge pine forests and…
• Bugle Bridge, Llanthony – New Years Day river jump 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpoint51.939714, -3.033663Deep enough for a new year’s day jump – but check the depth in summer! A footpath runs into…
• Hafod 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointB4343, Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion SY25 6DR, UKWaterfalls, pools and a river in a beautiful valley!
• Lostwithiel Bridge and River 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointlostwithielCentral Lostwithiel, near train station, loads of parking, approx 500 yards of paddlable/swimmable river but the best and easiest…
• Harpers Brook to Wadenhoe 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointHarpers Brook, Thorpe Road, Aldwincle, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN14 3EA, UKHarpers Brook carries the main flow of the River Nene around the nearby lock. It narrows and tumbles through…
• desborough island 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointdesborough islandlarge river island, has a few cool little beaches ideal fro swimming or just chilling by the river, decent…
• Topsham to Turf Locks, Ferrymans Charity Swim 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointEstuary League Of Friends 20c high street topsham ex30eaCharity Event,1.5 mile river swim, From Topsham to Turf Locks, All in aid of the Estuary League Of Friends,…
• River Kent, Sedgewick 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointsedgewick cumbriaA cracking swimming spot that I remember from growing up in the area. The river Kent slows down just…
• River Duddon 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpoint54° 18′ 53.58A very picturesque and popular location for swimming (on hot days) adjacent to the road leading to Ulpha between…
• Powick Bridge, River Teme 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointOld Road, Worcester, Worcestershire WR2, UKLovely fairly private river swim near the historic Powick Bridge. Park at the small car-park off the big roundabout…
• Eskdale Bridge, Eskdale 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointCA19 1TSRiver swimming in fairly shallow water with stoney beach. Easy parking adjacent.
• River Leam, Victoria Park Leamington Spa 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointVictoria Park Leamington SpaLeamington has lots of lovely parks that line the river as it runs through the town. There is an…
• River Avon St Nicholas Park Warwick 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointSt Nicholas Park WarwickThe River Avon runs between St Nicholas park and another park on the other bank. It’s not to busy,…
• River Dee, Eccleston nr Chester 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointEccleston,ChesterAccess to the River is from the car park at Paddock Road Chester. The river is around 3miles from…
• Throstle Garth 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointThrostle Garth, EskdaleOne of the best river swimming pools in the western Lake District, this large clear pool in the upper…
• Louth Navigation Canal 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointNorth Coates Rd, Tetney Lock, Lincolnshire. UKPark in Crown and Anchor pub car park and head north across the bridge turn left on the public…
• Ystradffin 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointystradffinDouble waterfalls in wooded gorge. Hillock opposite is a wildlife reserve with legendary cave.
• Slater’s Bridge pool 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpoint4 Fitz Steps, Lake District National Park, Little Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9PA, UKA lovely, surprisingly deep pool on the River Brathay, between Little Langdale Tarn and Slater’s Bridge. A great way…
• Chilbolton, Cow Common 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointChilbolton, HampshireSmall but deepish pool (7ft) in a tucked away bend of the river. Shallow all around so not much…
• White Mill, Sturminster Marshall 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointWhite Mill, Sturminster MarshallAn unexpected dip (aren’t they always the best?) when the river was so enticing, just downstream from White Mill…
• Island Picnic site Usk 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointA472, Usk, Monmouthshire NP15 1SZ, UKPleasant, gentle river swim. Use the Usk Island car park, just on the Pontypool Road out of Usk as…
• The Old Swimming Place 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointWarwick Road, Stratford-upon-AvonA large lawn for sunbathing and picnicking, and a gentle curve in the River Avon for swimming. This is…
• Bredon 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointGL20 7LGYou can park here (free) and get into the river across the small grassy area. The river can be…
• Lower Lydbrook 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointHR9 5QSThere’s a small car park here (which closes at 8pm, £1 donation to park) with access to the River…
• Kearne Bridge 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointHR9 5QSThere’s a canoe launch here that also makes a good spot to get into the river Wye, with free…
• Downstream to Shillingford Bridge 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointB480, Oxfordshire, UKWater shoes needed for the walking, unless someone can drive you. Go down Wharf Rd from Shillingford village bus…
• The Old Mill,Harnham. 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointHarnham,Nr Salisbury.A very fine 13th century mill,now a pub/restaurant,at the front is the sluice and its super for both paddling…
• River Severn, Lower Lode 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointLower Lode Hotel, Lower LodeThe River Severn is easily accessible via the slipway outside the Lower Lode Hotel. It does tend to be…
• Fleet Inn 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointFleet Road, TwyningEasy access for disabled swimmers and those who can’t walk far from the car. The River Avon is easily…
• dartington estate 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointweirfields totnesAbove the weir there is a beautiful pool with easy access. Possible to swim and wade a long way…
• Topsham to Turf Swim 2013 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointEX3 0EAEnter description for your listing. Topsham to Turf Swim 2013 – a mile and half swim in aid of…
• Double Waters, river Walkham and Tavy 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpoint50.509028,-4.151026Magical river swimming in the woods
• Houghton Mill 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpoint52.329381,-0.118485An idyllic stretch of river flowing through traditional water meadows. There’s the National Trust mill to visit, and tea…
• Tees Valley Swimmers 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointStockton TeesideWe are a fledgling Wild Swimming group based in Teeside. Our aim is to enjoy our beautiful countryside,our wonderful…
• DANUBE ISLAND WOERTH AUSTRIA 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointWiesen 45, 3323 Neustadtl an der Donau, Österreichromantic and wild island in the river danube in austria. you can reach the island by 10min swimming. near…
• River Teme, Ashford Carbonel 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointAshford CarbonelLook for the old schoolhouse on the left as you come into the (very pretty) village of Ashford Carbonel….
• Bredwardine, River Wye 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointBredwardine, River WyeIn summer this is normally a lovely spot near the grand old brick bridge with gravel river beach to…
• River Teme, Leintwardine 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointLeintwardineNice quiet spot in the summer at the joining of the River Teme and River Clun for a swim…
• Chippenham River Festival Big Swim 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointChippenham, Wiltshire SN15 3JYChippenham River Festival is an annual celebration of the River Avon which flows right through the heart of Chippenham….
• Colne Brook, Wraysbury 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointwraysburyColne Brook between Wraysbury Station and Hythe End. The Colne Brook has a decent flow and the base is…
• Thames dip, near Grafton Lock 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointLangley Ln, Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18, UKThis is a quiet stretch of the Thames between Lechlade and Radcot. Drive down to Grafton Lock (Go down…
• Cambus o’ May 3reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointBallaterA gently shelving section of river beach, deepening to 4m, with large flat rocks on the nearside. Elegant white…
• Soldier’s Leap 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointKilliecrankieA beautiful wide gorge opening out to very large, still river pool (200m). Access is a scramble but peaceful…
• Feshiebridge 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointFeshiebridgeFabulous clear water flows down rapids into a large (100m) river pool (1’2m deep) with white shingle beach opposite….
• Dulsie Bridge 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointDulsieStunning gorge with rapids above and deep pools, Waterfall or Gorge and sandy cove below.
• Randolph’s Leap 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointRelugasStunning wooded gorge on mythical River Findhorn, descending to rocky headlands with access to river beaches and very large…
• Linn of Dee 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointBraemarA dramatic gorge cutting down under an elegant Victorian bridge to deep pools and river beaches in open woodland.
• Union Bridge, Tweed 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointHorncliffeWide (80m), shallow (1m), fast flowing stretch of Tweed, downstream of bridge. Fun to swim against current and cross…
• Chesters, North Tyne 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointHumshaughShallow rapids among ruins of collapsed Roman Bridge. Chance to find Roman remains and examine Roman bathing complex. Deeper…
• Bolton Abbey 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointBolton AbbeyA popular stretch of river in front of the priory ruins. Upstream of stepping stones and bridge is deeper…
• Strid Woods 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointBolton AbbeyA shady, deep stretch of river beneath the notorious Strid gorge (do not swim IN the cataract itself). Wide…
• Grassington Weir 1 reviewRemove from FavoritesPinpointGrassingtonA large grassy area of riverside common with two weirs and a Waterfall or Gorge plus footbridge. Popular, sociable…
• Ulpha Bridge, Duddon 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointUlphaA popular area of grassy riverside with 300m stretch of pool and shallows, deep section under bridge from which…
• Wash Pool, Irfon 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointLlanwrtyd WellsA wide, open pool at the end of a short gorge with shelving access, about 2m deep. Long swim…
• Crickhowell, Usk 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointCrickhowellA large pool, up to 2m deep, beneath the arched medieval bridge of Crickhowell. Rather open and visible, but…
• The Warren 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointHay-on-WyeA popular stretch of commoner’s meadow by the side of the Wye. White shingle beach and shallows below the…
• Dovedale and Lathkill 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointThorpeA stunning deep limestone gorge with caves, rock spires and shallow pools. Popular stepping stones good for paddling at…
• Three Shires Head, Dane 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointFlashTwo Waterfall or Gorge and plunge pools (shallow, 1m) plus bridges set in the small but wild valley at…
• Outney Common 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointBungayA 3km stretch of the Waveney meandering around open common land. Good water quality, up to 2m deep in…
• Lamas, River Bure 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointBuxtonA quiet, rural idyllic stretch of the Bure river, flowing past gardens, fields and a church. Deep and clear…
• Grantchester Meadows 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointCambridgeA range of swimming opportunities along 2km of the meadows ending at the Orchard Tea Garden. Deep banks make…
• Santon, Little Ouse 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointThetford30km further up the A11 from Cambridge. Pretty chalk stream running through forest with shelving access above footbridge next…
• River Chelmer near Ulting 10reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointHatfield PeverelThis is a beautiful stretch of the river Chelmer. Try downstream from Hoemill Bridge and lock, or walk for…
• Dedham Vale 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointDedhamA beautiful open historic vale, site of Flatford Mill, where people row on boats and occasionally swim. Fen Bridge…
• Backney Common 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointRoss-on-WyeAncient but little known common in tight loop of Wye providing large shingle and sandy beach shelving to large…
• Symonds Yat 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointRoss-on-WyeSmall sandy bay, meadows, shelving to 2m. Large rocks on far bank. 5km N of Monmouth on A40 (dir…
• Leintwardine, Teme 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointLudlowA stretch of open common with pub, bridge, church and rope swings. Deepish junction pool. Little beaches and fun…
• Eyton, Lugg and Arrow 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointLeominsterTeme runs through sunny open fields, often shallow but with deep pools above several weirs.
• Lugg Meadows 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointHerefordLarge meadows just outside Hereford. Meandering gentle river with deep holes (2m) in bends and plenty of shelving gravel…
• Stonesfield, Evenlode 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointWoodstockPretty footbridge and clear, clean, shallow river on grassy banks below gentle Cotswold escarpment. Does not deepen to more…
• Lechlade, Thames 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointLechladeA popular stretch of Thames upstream from town with good access and a junction pool for swimming. Silty shallows…
• Cheese Wharf 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointLechladeCheese Wharf is a roadside glade, deep pool in river bend, rope swing, possible to dive in from bank.
• Minster Lovell, Windrush 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointWitneyA small, clear, pretty Cotswold river running through the romantic grounds of the ruins. Just deep enough to swim…
• Eynsford, Darent 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointEynsfordClear, clean, shallow ford and stream beds at Eynsford (0.5m) though beware of cars. Upstream a pretty stretch of…
• Port Meadow, Thames 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointOxford2km of river with little beaches (R bank) and grassy expanses of meadow (L bank). Shelving to up to…
• Clifton Hampden, Thames 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointDidcotA pretty bridge and pub featured in Jerome K. Jerome Three Men in a Boat. Sandy bays shelving to…
• Hurley Island, Thames 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointMarlowAn historic village with river parkland, wooded river islands and a 1000-year-old pub. Several places to swim. Can be…
• Barcombe Mills, Ouse 7reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointLewesFantastic 5km stretch of swimming on river Ouse. No current but clean, deep water. Boat hire. Steep banks.
• Tilford, River Wey 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointFarnhamShallow river and ford at confluence of two Weys. Paddling. Quintessential village green, cricket matches and pub. Deeper below…
• Cuckmere Meanders 3reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointSeafordWide, shallow, moderately warm oxbow lakes cut off from the main Cuckmere stream. Grass banks and chalky beds. Non…
• Farleigh Hungerford, Frome 10reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointTrowbridgeOne of the country’s last river-swimming clubs occupies a pleasant, deep but narrow stretch of the Frome above a…
• Warleigh Weir, Claverton 5reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointBathONLY ACCESSIBLE FROM THE WEST BANK (CLAVERTON, A36). DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ACCESS FROM WARLEIGH / CONKWELL. 100m long…
• Badgworthy Pool 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointMalmsmead, 2kmCharming but small plunge pool underneath shallow Waterfall or Gorge and big tree in popular Doone Valley woodland walk….
• Colber Bridge 3reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointSturminster NewtonAn open stretch of the Stour with grassy fields by elegant white wrought-iron Colber Bridge. A little weedy and…
• Pamphill 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointWimborne MinsterA wide stretch of mature river at old ford with weir, bridge and long upstream swimming stretch. Good access…
• Sherdon and Landacre 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointWithypool, 7kmSmall junction pool of Barle and Sherdon, upstream from popular paddling at Landacre Bridge. Open and sunny with plenty…
• Tarr Steps, Barle 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointWithypool, 7kmAncient stone ‘clapper’ bridge, very popular with children for paddling. Deeper pool of Barle about 20 mins upstream through…
• Great Torrington 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointGreat TorringtonThe Torridge at Torrington Common is fast flowing and pebbly but mainly shallow (1m) with some deeper holes. Woody,…
• Cow Castle, Barle 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointSimonsbath, 3kmDeepish, smallish pool (10m x 20m x 1.5m deep) in the babbling river Barle in wild scenery beneath the…
• Wellsfoot Island 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointAshburton, 5kmWonderful wooded island with red sand beach shelving into deep river bend with Holne cliff towering up behind. Rusty,…
• Chagford Lido, Teign 2reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointWhiddon Down A30, 5kmRiver-fed swimming pool with cafﾎ set in fields on outskirts of tiny Chagford. Largest outdoor pool in Devon. Upstream…
• Respryn Bridge 1 reviewAdd to FavoritesPinpointBodmin, 5kmWooded National Trust estate riverside walk. Some sections 1.5’2m deep. Swim against the current. Wooden bankside deckings (for fishing)….
• Bodmin Parkway 0 reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointBodmin, 5kmStill in the Lanhydrock Estate, this swim is off the original driveway to the main house from behind the…
• Spitchwick Common 3reviewsAdd to FavoritesPinpointAshburton A38, 5kmPeaty water, clean from the mountain, this is the most popular and accessible Dart swimming location, especially in summer….