Wild swimming campsites
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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.

77 wild swimming campsites

Cae Du Campsite, Beddgelert, GwyneddCae Du Campsite, Beddgelert, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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Cae Du Campsite

Beddgelert, Gwynedd

4.81 /5

163 reviews

98%

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

Bonnie Park, Bonchester Bridge, Scottish BordersBonnie Park, Bonchester Bridge, Scottish BordersPlaceholder image
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Bonnie Park

Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders

4.9 /5

37 reviews

100%

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

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Nantcol Waterfalls, Llanbedr, GwyneddNantcol Waterfalls, Llanbedr, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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Nantcol Waterfalls

Llanbedr, Gwynedd

4.9 /5

162 reviews

96%

would recommend

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

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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Cornish Tipi Holidays, St Kew, Port Isaac, CornwallCornish Tipi Holidays, St Kew, Port Isaac, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Cornish Tipi Holidays

St Kew, Port Isaac, Cornwall

4.64 /5

26 reviews

92%

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

Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park, Ripon, North YorkshireSleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park, Ripon, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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4.85 /5

81 reviews

99%

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

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Red Squirrel Campsite, Glencoe, HighlandsRed Squirrel Campsite, Glencoe, HighlandsPlaceholder image
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Red Squirrel Campsite

Glencoe, Highlands

4.82 /5

101 reviews

93%

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

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

Clifford, Hereford, Herefordshire

4.7 /5

57 reviews

95%

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

Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park, Bala, GwyneddGlanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park, Bala, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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4.72 /5

44 reviews

93%

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

Fields End Water, Doddington, March, CambridgeshireFields End Water, Doddington, March, CambridgeshirePlaceholder image
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Fields End Water

Doddington, March, Cambridgeshire

4.79 /5

24 reviews

92%

would recommend

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

Woodside Country Park, Ledbury, HerefordshireWoodside Country Park, Ledbury, HerefordshirePlaceholder image
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Woodside Country Park

Ledbury, Herefordshire

4.64 /5

41 reviews

98%

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

Marina Bay Holiday Park, Peterhead, AberdeenshireMarina Bay Holiday Park, Peterhead, AberdeenshirePlaceholder image
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Marina Bay Holiday Park

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

4.65 /5

33 reviews

91%

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

Stud Farm, Telscombe, Lewes, East SussexStud Farm, Telscombe, Lewes, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Stud Farm

Telscombe, Lewes, East Sussex

4.75 /5

61 reviews

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.

Drybeck Farm, Carlisle, CumbriaDrybeck Farm, Carlisle, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Drybeck Farm

Carlisle, Cumbria

4.45 /5

48 reviews

90%

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

Wolf Meadows Farm, High Bickington, Umberleigh, DevonWolf Meadows Farm, High Bickington, Umberleigh, DevonPlaceholder image
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Wolf Meadows Farm

High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon

4.12 /5

15 reviews

71%

would recommend

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

Stowford Manor Farm, Trowbridge, WiltshireStowford Manor Farm, Trowbridge, WiltshirePlaceholder image
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Stowford Manor Farm

Trowbridge, Wiltshire

4.54 /5

17 reviews

82%

would recommend

A riverside campsite on a family farm with the backdrop of a 15th century farmhouse, edging the Cotwolds and Bath.

Top of the Woods, Capel Coleman, Boncath, PembrokeshireTop of the Woods, Capel Coleman, Boncath, PembrokeshirePlaceholder image
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Top of the Woods

Capel Coleman, Boncath, Pembrokeshire

4.65 /5

4 reviews

100%

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

The Original Hut Company, Bodiam, Robertsbridge, East SussexThe Original Hut Company, Bodiam, Robertsbridge, East SussexPlaceholder image
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The Original Hut Company

Bodiam, Robertsbridge, East Sussex

4.65 /5

11 reviews

91%

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

Birchwood Camping, Leominster, HerefordshireBirchwood Camping, Leominster, HerefordshirePlaceholder image
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Birchwood Camping

Leominster, Herefordshire

4.96 /5

9 reviews

100%

would recommend

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

Riverside Chalet and Caravan Park, Strathpeffer, HighlandsRiverside Chalet and Caravan Park, Strathpeffer, HighlandsPlaceholder image
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Riverside Chalet and Caravan Park

Strathpeffer, Highlands

4.69 /5

42 reviews

98%

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

2024 Runner up of Best Adult Only Site Scotland
Loch Awe Camping Pods, Taynuilt, ArgyllLoch Awe Camping Pods, Taynuilt, ArgyllPlaceholder image
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Loch Awe Camping Pods

Taynuilt, Argyll

4.89 /5

14 reviews

100%

would recommend

Cosy camping pods with stunning views of Loch Awe and the mountains. Next door to a cafe, shop and pub!

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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.