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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

Valleyside Escapes, Bickleigh, Tiverton, DevonPlaceholder image
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Valleyside Escapes

Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon

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Award-winning, luxury ensuite safari tents with BBQs/fire pits and Exe Valley views. Family and dog friendly!


3 x Safari Tents

x 6


Thirlspot Farm Camping, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Thirlspot Farm Camping

Keswick, Cumbria

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4.33 /5

166 reviews

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Peaceful, adult only tourer site set at the foot of Helvellyn on a small sheep farm next to a pub. Dog friendly.


Pitches: 10 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 4 x Non Electric Grass Pitches


The Holmsted Himalayas, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West SussexPlaceholder image
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The Holmsted Himalayas

Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex

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4.78 /5

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Bell tent glamping with easy access from Brighton and London. Enjoy campfires and wild swimming!


10 x 5m Furnished Bell Tents

x 6


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White House Hideaway

Hereford, Herefordshire

Off-grid nordic style glamping cabins with ensuites. Enjoy stunning views over the Wye Valley and outdoor tubs.


Pitches: Fox Glamping Cabin with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly), Pheasant Cabin with Hot Tub


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Stanton Lakes

Stoney Stanton, Leicester, Leicestershire

Adult only site with lakeside pitches, seasonal watersports and a restaurant and bar. 30 minutes from Leicester.


Pitches: Electric Hardstanding Lakeside Pitch E, Electric Hardstanding Lakeside Pitch A


The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite, Elkesley, Retford, NottinghamshirePlaceholder image
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The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite

Elkesley, Retford, Nottinghamshire

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4.14 /5

35 reviews

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Campsite in the grounds of a historic house with riverside pitches, onsite cave bar, zipwire and outdoor games.


Pitches: 16 x Electric Grass Pitches, 30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches


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Great Farm

Fairford, Gloucestershire

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4.65 /5

8 reviews

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Quirky and secluded glamping for couples and families with private hot tubs, right by the Cotswolds AONB.


Pitches: Barn Owl Camp, Otter Camp Shepherd's Hut


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Lakemoor Devon Campsite, Chawleigh, Chulmleigh, DevonPlaceholder image
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Lakemoor Devon Campsite

Chawleigh, Chulmleigh, Devon

Glamping, touring and camping site based on a quiet family run small holding with access to the River Taw.

Pop-Up Woods and Meadows Campsite, Hastings, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Off-grid and family friendly camping in woodlands or meadows in the High Weald AONB. 15 minutes from Hastings.

Pant Yr Onnen Lakeside Campsite, Bala, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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Lakeside, family-friendly site set in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, on the foreshore of Bala Lake.

Camp Plas, Welshpool, PowysPlaceholder image
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Camp Plas

Welshpool, Powys

Haven for animal lovers, walkers and those that simply want to get a little closer to nature.

Summit Camping, Monkscross, Callington, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Summit Camping

Monkscross, Callington, Cornwall

Pop-up camping and glamping site by Kit Hill with scenic sea views. Explore the Tamar Valley, Dartmoor and more!

Hanworth Country Park, Potterhanworth, Lincoln, LincolnshirePlaceholder image
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Hanworth Country Park

Potterhanworth, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lakeside camping, touring and glamping with onsite fishing, swimming, restaurant and bar. 20 minutes from Lincoln.

Love2Stay Shrewsbury, Atcham, Shrewsbury, ShropshirePlaceholder image
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Love2Stay Shrewsbury

Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Pet friendly touring and safari tent glamping, set close to the Ironbridge Gorge Museums and the Shropshire Hills.

Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park, Ripon, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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Family-friendly riverside caravan and camping park, just outside the Nidderdale AONB and the Yorkshire Dales.

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Bryher Campsite, Isles Of Scilly, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Bryher Campsite

Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall

A beautiful, laid back coastal site on the tiny island of Bryher, Isles of Scilly. Family friendly and by a beach.

Orchard Holiday Park and Fishery, St Michaels, Tenbury Wells, WorcestershirePlaceholder image
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Orchard Holiday Park and Fishery

St Michaels, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire

Quiet campsite with fly fishing and open water swim sessions (NOWCA members only and only certain days/times).

Nature's Nest, Hereford, HerefordshirePlaceholder image
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Nature's Nest

Hereford, Herefordshire

Luxury ensuite safari tents with hot tubs. Family and dog friendly with direct access to the River Wye!

Tipis at Ponty, Llansantffraid, Welshpool, PowysPlaceholder image
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Tipis at Ponty

Llansantffraid, Welshpool, Powys

Secluded riverside camping and glamping, close to the Powys/Shropshire border. Yurt, Cabin,Tipis and more!

Doward Park Campsite, Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye, HerefordshirePlaceholder image
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Doward Park Campsite

Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Family and dog-friendly site in Wye Valley's ancient woodland. Wildlife, caves, and historic towns to explore.

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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.