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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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76 wild swimming campsites

The Old Post Office Campsite, Holmrook, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Camping and touring in the Lake District by the River Irt and a pub. Ten minutes to Wast Water and the coast!


Pitches: 9 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Super Pitches, 3 x Electric Hardstanding and Grass Pitches


Rosneath Castle Caravan Park, Helensburgh, ArgyllPlaceholder image
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Rosneath Castle Caravan Park

Helensburgh, Argyll

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4.84 /5

25 reviews

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Family friendly park with views of Gare Loch and an onsite bar/restaurant, kids fun zone and live entertainment!

2025 Winner of Best Family Campsite Highlands and Argyll

19 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

x 8

9.5m x 5m


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

Hereford, Herefordshire

Opens 27 March

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4.96 /5

5 reviews

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


4 x Ensuite Safari Tents with Hot Tubs (Dog Friendly)

x 6


Maker Camping, Millbrook, Torpoint, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Maker Camping

Millbrook, Torpoint, Cornwall

Opens 1 April

Semi-wild campsite, a 20 minute walk from the coast and beach. Onsite cafe, restaurant, cocktail bar and gallery!


Pitches: 80 x Moor View Non Electric Grass Pitches , 10 x Bunker Field Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches


Fotheringhay Castle Farm Site, Fotheringhay, NorthamptonshirePlaceholder image
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Fotheringhay Castle Farm Site

Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire

Opens 1 May

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4.8 /5

42 reviews

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Almost wild, dog friendly camping on the River Nene. Kayaking, wild swimming and a pub nearby.


8 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

x 8


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Valleyside Escapes, Bickleigh, Tiverton, DevonPlaceholder image
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Valleyside Escapes

Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon

Opens 3 April

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5 /5

5 reviews

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


3 x Ensuite Safari Tents (Dog Friendly)

x 6


Stanton Lakes, Stoney Stanton, Leicester, LeicestershirePlaceholder image
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Stanton Lakes

Stoney Stanton, Leicester, Leicestershire

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4.87 /5

6 reviews

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


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


Thirlspot Farm Camping, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Thirlspot Farm Camping

Keswick, Cumbria

Opens 27 March

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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, 2 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches


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

Strathpeffer, Highlands

Opens 1 May

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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, 8 x Electric Grass Small Campervan Pitches


Beacons Bluff Escapes, Erwood, Builth Wells, PowysPlaceholder image
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Beacons Bluff Escapes

Erwood, Builth Wells, Powys

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4.94 /5

25 reviews

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Ensuite glamping pods, some with hot tubs, plus a lake for swimming and kayaking. Just 20 minutes from Hay-on-Wye!


Pitches: 3 x Ensuite Glamping Pods (Dog Friendly), 3 x Ensuite Glamping Pods with Wood-Fired Hot Tubs (Dog Friendly)


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Camp Cynrig Glamping Village

Brecon, Powys

Opens 1 April

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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


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

Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Opens 22 May

Star

4.78 /5

12 reviews

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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


White House Hideaway, Hereford, HerefordshirePlaceholder image
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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 Ensuite Glamping Cabin with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly), Hare Ensuite Glamping Cabin with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)


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

Elkesley, Retford, Nottinghamshire

Opens 2 April

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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

Opens 3 April

Star

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


Hastingford Fishery, Hadlow Down, Uckfield, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Hastingford Fishery

Hadlow Down, Uckfield, East Sussex

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4.98 /5

10 reviews

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Peaceful adult only shepherd's huts set around a fishing lake. Dog friendly with a wild swimming lake!

Cae Llwyd Farm, Penmachno, ConwyPlaceholder image
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Cae Llwyd Farm

Penmachno, Conwy

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4.81 /5

21 reviews

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Off-grid site by the River Machno on a working farm. Set in Snowdonia National Park, ten minutes from Betws-y-Coed.

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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.

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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.