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Wild swimming campsites

It's the kind of unique back-to-nature experience that goes with camping! Book a spot at one of these wild swimming campsites and you'll find a cool lake, river or maybe even waterfall close by where you can take the perfect dip.

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75 wild swimming campsites

Nantcol Waterfalls, Llanbedr, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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Nantcol Waterfalls

Llanbedr, Gwynedd

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4.89 /5

164 reviews

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Camping, touring and glamping in Snowdonia. Home to waterfalls and a river to swim in. Ideal for walkers!

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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Pitches: 62 x Grass Camping Pitches, 18 x Grass Touring Pitches


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Cae Du Campsite

Beddgelert, Gwynedd

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4.79 /5

207 reviews

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Camping and touring site at the foot of Snowdon with mountain views. A ten minute walk to Beddgelert village!


Pitches: 44 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches


Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park, Ripon, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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4.86 /5

101 reviews

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99%

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Family-friendly riverside caravan and camping park, just outside the Nidderdale AONB and the Yorkshire Dales.

2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 47 x Standard Non Electric Grass Pitches (Island's Riverside Meadow), 48 x Premium Electric Grass Pitches


Shieldaig Camping and Cabins, Shieldaig, Strathcarron, HighlandsPlaceholder image
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Shieldaig Camping and Cabins

Shieldaig, Strathcarron, Highlands

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Waterside camping, touring and glamping. On the NC500 by Loch Shieldaig, a five minute walk to the local village.


Pitches: 20 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric), Sildvik Ensuite Glamping Pod


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Bonnie Park

Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders

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4.87 /5

65 reviews

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Peaceful, riverside campsite just a five minute walk from the village pub. Family and dog friendly too.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Electric Grass Pitches (10 amp)


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Red Squirrel Campsite

Glencoe, Highlands

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4.83 /5

120 reviews

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Beautifully rugged campsite surrounded by mountain views and the River Coe flowing past.


100 x Non Electric Wild Pitches

x 12


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Cornish Tipi Holidays

St Kew, Port Isaac, Cornwall

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4.6 /5

21 reviews

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Peaceful camping and glamping tipis, five minutes to the beach. Secluded lake for fishing or swimming, plus a cafe!


Pitches: 25 x Grass Tent Pitches (Meadow), 18 x Grass Campervan Pitches (Meadow)


Locksters Pool Camping, Clifford, Hereford, HerefordshirePlaceholder image
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Locksters Pool Camping

Clifford, Hereford, Herefordshire

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4.72 /5

57 reviews

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Campsite by the River Wye with wild swimming and a canoe/SUP launch. Just 10 minutes from the Brecon Beacons.


Pitches: 42 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Non Electric Grass Pitch (Couples Only)


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Woodside Country Park

Ledbury, Herefordshire

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4.64 /5

38 reviews

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A gloriously rural setting, 25 acres of grounds for relaxed dog friendly stays by the Malvern Hills and Wye Valley.


Pitches: 40 x Cider Mill Field Electric Grass Pitches, Standard Camping Pod (Dog Friendly)


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Fields End Water

Doddington, March, Cambridgeshire

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4.78 /5

28 reviews

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Open all year, this is a 5 star, adult only, dog friendly park with two well stocked fishing lakes in the Fens.


Pitches: 28 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 11 x Fully Serviced Grass Pitches (Paddock)


Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park, Bala, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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4.74 /5

50 reviews

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Spacious park with private access onto Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid) perfect for water sports and boasts fantastic views.


Pitches: 20 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 23 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches


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Marina Bay Holiday Park

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

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4.67 /5

32 reviews

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Family and dog friendly park set along an award-winning Lido beach for swimming. Onsite play area, shop and cafe!


Pitches: 17 x Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 2 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches


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Top of the Woods

Capel Coleman, Boncath, Pembrokeshire

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4.72 /5

5 reviews

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Family and dog friendly camping and glamping, ideal for groups with a waterfall trek, cinema barn and nearby beach!


Pitches: 17 x Non Electric Meadow Camping Pitches, 2 x Large Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)


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The Original Hut Company

Bodiam, Robertsbridge, East Sussex

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4.62 /5

12 reviews

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Camping and Shepherd's Huts on a 200 acre farm. Onsite watersports and a cafe serving food, drink and cocktails!


Pitches: 50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 8 x Shepherd's Hut


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Drybeck Farm

Carlisle, Cumbria

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4.45 /5

53 reviews

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Peaceful camping and glamping in the Eden Valley. Wild swimming, stunning views and hot tubs too! Dog friendly.


Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Wooden Cabins with Hot Tubs (Dog Friendly)


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Riverside Chalet and Caravan Park

Strathpeffer, Highlands

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4.69 /5

42 reviews

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Touring, camping and a cosy yurt in the centre of the Highlands, near the Munro mountains and Strathpuffer 24.


Pitches: 8 x Non-Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 4 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches


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Birchwood Camping

Leominster, Herefordshire

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4.95 /5

13 reviews

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Peaceful, back to basics camping and glamping with fire pits set across 6.5 acres of wildflower meadows.


Pitches: 4 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Quarry), 3 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Meadow)


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Wolf Meadows Farm

High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon

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4.14 /5

10 reviews

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70%

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Wild riverside, woodland camping and pods by Devon's River Taw. Just 40 minutes drive from Dartmoor and beaches.


Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Meadow Pitches, 30 x Non Electric Meadow Riverside Pitches


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Stud Farm

Telscombe, Lewes, East Sussex

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4.7 /5

60 reviews

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97%

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Peaceful back to basics camping, just off the South Downs Way and a 20-30 minute walk to the beach.


25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

x 6

6m x 7m


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4.91 /5

11 reviews

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Family friendly glamping with private facilities and BBQs. Ten minutes to Brecon with a river for wild swimming!


Pitches: Boutique Bell Tent, Large Bell Tent


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FAQ

Searching for a nature-intensive getaway? Look no further! These back-to-basics sites focus on natural surroundings and the traditional camping experience.

Wild swimming is the practice of swimming in natural bodies of water, such as lakes or rivers, rather than swimming pools. One of the many wonderful ways of enjoying the world around you!

It's good to be prepared before you take a dip! Remember to check the current, depth and temperature of the water before diving in - a safe swim is a fun swim.

The Peak District and the Lake District are both excellent locations to safely explore the surrounding lakes and rivers.