Devon and Dartmoor

Discover the best wild swim locations in Devon and Dartmoor, whether a river swim, a lake or even a waterfall.

Find local news and events in your area, water campaigns that might interest you or join a group or a meeting of like-minded people.

You can find out more about the area in the Wild Swimming book or the Wild Guide South West. There’s also Wild Swimming Walks Dartmoor and South Devon, and Wild swimming Walks Dorset and East Devon

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Wild Swim Locations in  Devon and Dartmoor

Spitchwick Common

Holne Pool

Wellsfoot Island

Chagford Lido, Teign

Salmon Leaps, Teign

Mel Tor Pools

Great Torrington

Shilley Pool

Cullever Steps

Meldon Quarry

Double Waters, River Walkham and Tavy

Topsham to Turf Swim 2013

Dartington Estate

Agatha Christie One Mile Sea Swim

Topsham to Turf Locks, Ferrymans Charity Swim

Gorgeous Holne Woods, River Dart

Brixham

Brampford Speke, River Exe

Topsham Lock – Exeter Canal


Local Activities

Gorge Scrambling on North Dartmoor

Shoalstone Pool, Brixham

Wild Swimming on Lundy


Local Events

Goodrington Beach Swim

Drakes Island Swim

Topsham to Turf Swim


Local Community

Barnstaple River Swim – in Aid of Nor…

Bovisand Wild Swim – Any Takers?

Save Our Shoalstone Pool


Local Eat & Sleeps

Swim Friendly B&B in Paignton, Devon

Private Wild Swimming in Devon

Holiday Cottages