Swim Clubs
Swim. Dip. Connect.
There’s something special about getting into the water together.
Our Wild Wood Swim Clubs are relaxed, friendly sessions for people who love being outdoors, getting into the lake and sharing the experience with others.
Whether you fancy a proper swim, a gentle bob or a chilly dip, come and join our growing community of Wild Wood swimmers.
Friday Wild Wood Swim Club
Your weekly social swim
Our Friday Swim Club is all about enjoying the lake together.
Swim at your own pace, do some lengths, have a gentle dip or simply enjoy being in the water with a lovely group of like-minded people.
There’s no pressure to swim a certain distance or keep up with anyone. It’s simply a regular opportunity to get outside, get in the water and connect with our Wild Wood community.
And, of course, there’s plenty of time for a natter afterwards!
Perfect for:
Regular open-water swimmers, anyone looking for a social swim and those who simply enjoy getting into the lake with others.
Friday Swim Club – £9.50
Chilly Dips Club
A little colder. A lot of fun.
Chilly Dips was born from our Introduction to Cold Water Immersion course, when a group of our dippers decided they didn’t want the experience to end!
It’s our community cold-water dipping club for anyone who wants to keep getting into the water as the temperature drops, surrounded by friendly faces and plenty of encouragement.
Chilly Dips isn’t about swimming distances or staying in for as long as possible. It’s about learning to enjoy the cold safely, listening to your body, building confidence and experiencing that wonderful post-dip feeling together.
Expect chilly water, lots of encouragement, plenty of laughs and a warm Wild Wood welcome.
Perfect for:
Anyone who loves cold-water dipping and would like the confidence and company of dipping as part of a group.
New to cold water?
If you’re completely new to cold-water swimming or dipping, we recommend starting with our Introduction to Cold Water Immersion course.
You’ll learn how to approach cold water safely, understand your body’s response to the cold and build the confidence to continue dipping through the seasons.
Once you’ve completed the course, Chilly Dips is the perfect way to keep going.
Before You Get In
Our lake is a natural open-water environment and your safety is incredibly important to us.
Tow floats are compulsory for all swimmers.
Please bring suitable swimwear, a towel and plenty of warm layers for afterwards. In colder weather we strongly recommend bringing easy-to-put-on clothing, a warm hat and something cosy for your feet.
Listen to your body, never compete over time spent in cold water, and remember that sometimes a very short dip is more than enough.
Our Wild Wood Swim Clubs are for adults aged 18+.
Come and join us
You don’t need to be the fastest swimmer, the bravest dipper or know anybody before you arrive.
Just bring your swimmers, your tow float and yourself.
The water’s waiting. 🌿
