Active England | Wild Swimming Adventure Holidays in England

Published: Fri, 12/03/21

Wild Swimming Adventure Holidays in England! Including the iconic Bantham Swoosh and Burgh Island swims...

Fuelled by cake and good company, we’ll take you on a magical swim journey like no other. Join one of our friendly groups, meet like-minded people and come and discover beautiful swims and landscapes – from the water up!

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Introducing Active England’s Long Swim Tours

* Including the Bantham Swoosh and Burgh Island swims *

3-4 Day Tours Selling Now For Summer 2022

After a great summer leading wild swim holidays across the South West, Active England is excited to launch its series of longer swims in Devon and Cornwall – the mecca for wild swimmers. These 3-4 day tours consist of two iconic swims, the famous Bantham Swoosh and Burgh Island swims, along with lesser known swims at Hope Cove, Mothecombe, Tinside and a raid on Cornwall’s best hidden swim spots. Designed for those who want a mixture of open water, estuary and lido swims in the most spectacular locations…..

Expect a fun, invigorating experience with stunning scenery above and below the water!

Iconic swim 1 – The Bantham Swoosh

We’ve been inspired by The Outdoor Swimming Society’s iconic Bantham Swoosh, a world class 6km swim down the Avon estuary. Want to swim faster than ever? Then work with nature and harness the tidal flow, the shallow sandy bottom and narrowing estuary to create a swim experience like no other. The swim is fully guided and boat supported.  

An incredible sensation swimming faster and faster – with the famous “swoosh” – as you reach the beach.

Iconic swim 2 – Burgh Island

At Bigbury-On-Sea you can’t miss Burgh Island – the location of our second long swim adventure. Join us as we enjoy a 1.5km swim around this legendary Devon landmark, an unspoiled island only accessible at low tide, for an energising swim exploring unseen caves, cut throughs and dramatic cliffs. A chance to swim in the wilds of the sea, safely guided by expert, local guides. This is open water, wild swimming at its best!

Our long swim tours also involve a raid on Cornwall…

it had to be done! After jumping on the ferry in Plymouth we hop across to Cawsands for a swim in the magnificent bay to Kingsands. It’s a hidden gem, a wild swimmer’s delight! After cake and coffee in the local beach café, we pop back to Devon for a swim in the famous Tinside Lido or off Tinside steps (in case you haven’t had your fill of the salty sea!) before ending our day with great company in some of the best pubs.

BOOK YOUR LONG SWIM TOUR NOW!

Our small group tours (maximum 16 people) create the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded people and make new friends all while exploring some truly magical swim spots! Get in touch now to book onto a weekend or mid-week swimming break in 2022! We can also create a private weekend or mid-week break for you to re-connect with a group of friends/family.

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Long Swims Devon – Weekend Break

Long Swims Devon – Midweek Break

We are recruiting!

Active England is a leading UK travel operator specialising in creating unforgettable active experiences throughout England. We’re also on the look-out for driven and engaging swim guides based in Devon or Cornwall to join our expanding team in 2022. Please email across your CV to the team at hello@activeenglandtours.com. Check out the posting on the website here.

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