Wild swimming is booming in popularity as people search for a more immersive experience in the outdoors, both as a fun activity and an antidote to the stresses of modern life. The events listed here are hosted in rivers, lakes, outdoor pools and the great expanse of the ocean, meaning there's something for everyone, no matter whether you're an experienced seadog or are dipping a toe in for the first time.
Sea, lake or river - or do it for charity.
Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
Situated in the renowned Cardiff Bay, this event stands out as a truly memorable city race. The event village is on Roald Dahl Plass in front of the Wales Millenium Centre.
Join hundreds of other swimmers and take on an epic 1.4 mile open water swim from Boscombe Pier to Bournemouth Pier. With every stroke, you’ll be powering lifesaving research.
A family-friendly event in partnership with the Brownlee Foundation, for triathletes of all skill levels including a Sprint, Standard, Middle distance tri, Swims, Aquabike, Relay and Juniors.
Awarded the Event of the Year (2021) in the Welsh Triathlon Awards, The Craft Snowman is well known as the toughest multi-terrain triathlon and duathlon in the UK. Plus swims and trail running events.
A family-friendly trail running festival for all ages and abilities with Devon's best trail routes at its heart - plus sea swims, swimruns, guided runs, yoga, music, speakers, local food and camping!
The Long Course Weekend Yorkshire is back for a second year! A huge multi-sport festival in stunning Nidderdale featuring runs, rides, triple-style challenges and junior events too.
Take the opportunity to swim in a superb lake swimming venue where you’re not normally allowed to swim! There’s also lakeside camping if you'd like to make a weekend of it.
New for 2024! A shorter distance event to welcome a wider range of abilities to this enjoyable event. Come and test the open water for the first time or tackle it as a sprint.
Take the opportunity to swim in a superb lake swimming venue where you’re not normally allowed to swim! There’s also lakeside camping if you'd like to make a weekend of it.
Take the opportunity to swim in a superb lake swimming venue where you’re not normally allowed to swim! There’s also lakeside camping if you'd like to make a weekend of it.
A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, this is the shortest distance of the Dartmouth Open Water Swims, in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach, for a wide range of swimming abilities.
A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, this is the longest distance of the Dartmouth Open Water Swims, in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach, for a wide range of swimming abilities.
A new endurance addition to the sea swimming calendar! As part of the Dartmouth Triathlon weekend and in the stunning clear water of Blackpool Sands.
Swimmers of all abilities can experience a truly exceptional coastal venue with safety crew, finishers medal, t-shirt and memorable day out at a fantastic event.
Swimmers of all abilities can experience a truly exceptional coastal venue with safety crew, finishers medal, t-shirt and memorable day out at a fantastic event.
Swimmers of all abilities can experience a truly exceptional coastal venue with safety crew, finishers medal, t-shirt and memorable day out at a fantastic event.
The longest distance of the ever-popular English Riviera Swim series in the warm and sheltered waters of Torre Abbey Sands, for a range of swimming abilities, with great water quality.
The middle distance of the ever-popular English Riviera Swim series in the warm and sheltered waters of Torre Abbey Sands, for a range of swimming abilities, with great water quality.
The shortest distance of the ever-popular English Riviera Swim series in the warm and sheltered waters of Torre Abbey Sands, for a range of swimming abilities, with great water quality.
Guides to swims and related activities.
From cold water therapy to time spent in the great outdoors, open water swimming is your express ticket to feeling happier and healthier this year.
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