Intro to Cold Water Swimming - Castle Lake

Castle Lake, Corfe Castle, Dorset

Fancy getting into wild swimming but not quite sure where to start? Or perhaps you’re already comfortable in the water but want to feel more confident understanding the conditions, choosing your kit and dealing with cold water? Our Intro to Wild Swimming sessions are designed for exactly that. Based at Castle Lake, Corfe Castle, Dorset.

Over the session, we’ll cover:

Your kit — what you actually need, how to use it and what might make your swim more comfortable.

Cold water — how your body responds, how to acclimatise and how to recognise when it’s time to get out.

Weather and conditions — learning what to look for before you swim and how conditions can change.

Swimming skills — simple techniques to help you feel more comfortable and confident in open water.

Wild swimming know-how — practical tips and knowledge you can take away and use on your own swims.

But this isn't a classroom session. There’s plenty of time to simply enjoy being in the water, meet some like-minded people and time in one of Dorset’s most beautiful rural settings. And then comes the important bit...Swim and Cake! After the session in and around the water, before finishing with some homemade cake from the Wild Swimming Co's famous kitchen.It’s a lovely way to spend a morning,  learning something new, getting in the lake, warming up properly and meeting other people who love being outdoors and in the water. Suitable for competent swimmers in the pool and people who are already comfortable around water but want to learn more about wild swimming. 

Come for the swim. Definitely stay for the cake. Places are limited, book your spot now.

30 minutes led by The Wild Swimming Co. founder and qualified leader Richard Lloyd and 30 minutes to practice your skills in the lake.