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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

Graig Wen, Dolgellau, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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Graig Wen

Dolgellau, Gwynedd

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4.86 /5

23 reviews

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Small and tranquil Snowdonia glamping and camping site with direct access to the Mawddach Estuary and cycle trail.


Pitches: 3 x Hardstanding Touring Pitches (Optional Electric), 17 x Lower Tent Camping Fields


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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


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Nature's Nest

Hereford, Herefordshire

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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 (Dog Friendly)

x 6


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Beacons Bluff Escapes

Erwood, Builth Wells, Powys

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4.94 /5

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


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

Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire

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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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Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park, Sandwich, KentPlaceholder image
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Family friendly camping and ensuite cabins with an aqua park, restaurant, sauna, and more! Ten minutes to beaches.


Pitches: 20 x Electric Grass Pitches, 6 x Ensuite Cabins


Valleyside Escapes, Bickleigh, Tiverton, DevonPlaceholder image
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Valleyside Escapes

Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon

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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 Safari Tents

x 6


Loch Awe Camping Pods, Taynuilt, ArgyllPlaceholder image
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Loch Awe Camping Pods

Taynuilt, Argyll

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4.8 /5

17 reviews

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


Pitches: 2 x Camping Pods (Sleeps Two, Dog Friendly), 4 x Camping Pods (Sleeps Four, Dog Friendly)


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


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Redwood Valley

Presteigne, Powys

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4.8 /5

6 reviews

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Idyllic family-run glamping site on the England/Wales border, offering a peaceful woodland paradise.


Pitches: 2 x Yurts, Treetop Cabin


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.


20 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

x 6


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!


Pitches: Carp Shepherd's Hut, Roach Shepherd's Hut


Pembrokeshire Riverside Yurts & Camping, Llanfyrnach, PembrokeshirePlaceholder image
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Pembrokeshire Riverside Yurts & Camping

Llanfyrnach, Pembrokeshire

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4.62 /5

8 reviews

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Peaceful camping with fire pits and furnished yurts. Meet the onsite alpacas with wild swimming in the River Taf.


17 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

x 6


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

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


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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: Hare Glamping Cabin, Fox Glamping Cabin with Hot Tub


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: 30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 16 x 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.

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.

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!

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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.