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Wild Swimming Spots in the UK.
Cold water, total silence, and the feeling of doing something real. Wild swimming spots are the places you plan entire trips around. Pullover's community has found 77 wild swimming spots in the UK — each one submitted with honest notes on parking, access and what to expect when you arrive. No sponsored listings, no tourist guides — just honest, community-led recommendations from people who've actually made the trip.
Belper River Gardens
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Beautifully maintained river gardens with cafe, bandstand and kids play area. It’s a peaceful place to enjoy sitting by the River Derwent and watching the world go by, with the old east mill overlook
DRB-010
St Chad's Water
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Hidden in a spot, near Draycott in Derbyshire- this is a stunning local nature reserve. Built on a former gravel pit.
DRB-037
Wyver Lane, Nature Reserve
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Park up at the mill and walk the lane. By the time you reach the hide, the rest of the world has disappeared.
DRB-001
Ladybower Reservoir
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Vast reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley. Submerged villages, Dambusters history, and big moorland views.
DRB-009
Three Shires Head
3.0 ★ (1 review)
Falls and a packhorse bridge where three counties meet.
DRB-030
Ventnor Beach & Sea Front
A stunning coastal town with plenty of stunning views, brilliant beach and eateries nearby.
IOW-005
Lake Vyrnwy
Despite its name, Lake Vyrnwy, is a reservoir built by the Victorians to supply fresh water to Liverpool. It was once a village and you can sometimes see some of it when low water.
POW-006
Lumsdale Waterfall and Mill Ruins
Spectacular falls and best preserved water powered industrail archaelogical site
DRB-029
Ogmore by sea
Fantastic coastal park up. Beach, rock pools, sand dunes
SGM-001
Sheepwash Car Park- Carsington Water
Stunning views of Carsington, away from the main visitor site
DRB-015
Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfalls, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant
5.0 ★ (1 review)
One of the Seven Wonders of Wales. Britain's tallest single-drop waterfall, tumbling 73m through a natural rock arch into a perfect valley.
POW-001
Claerwen Dam - Elan Valley
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Off the main Elan valley track. Rugged and remote
POW-004
South Landing Beach
Parking at the bottom of the road, with a sea view.
ERY-004
High Force Waterfall
There is a short walk to the waterfall. An absolutely amazing sight and enough to stretch the legs without any effort.
DUR-001
Caerfai Beach
A small cliff-backed beach near St Davids.
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Rhossili Bay Beach
Three miles of golden sand and the Worms Head.
WGM-001
Barafundle Bay
A golden beach often called Britain's best.
CGN-001
Rhaeadr y Benglog
A rushing fall on the Afon Ogwen below Llyn Ogwen.
GWN-006
Hardraw Force
England's highest unbroken waterfall, near Hawes.
NYK-003
Falls of Kirkaig
A powerful fall in a wooded gorge near Lochinver.
SCT-008
Little Langdale Tarn
A quiet tarn in the peaceful Little Langdale valley.
CMA-029
Oldshoremore Beach
A dazzling white beach near Kinlochbervie.
SCT-007
Bassenthwaite Lake
The only true 'lake' in the Lake District, and home to ospreys.
CMA-023
Eas a' Chùil Àlainn
Britain's highest waterfall, hidden in remote Assynt.
SCT-009
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Most viewed by Pullover visitors
Wyver Lane, Nature Reserve
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Park up at the mill and walk the lane. By the time you reach the hide, the rest of the world has disappeared.
DRB-001
Belper River Gardens
5.0 ★ (1 review)
Beautifully maintained river gardens with cafe, bandstand and kids play area. It’s a peaceful place to enjoy sitting by the River Derwent and watching the world go by, with the old east mill overlook
DRB-010
Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfalls, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant
5.0 ★ (1 review)
One of the Seven Wonders of Wales. Britain's tallest single-drop waterfall, tumbling 73m through a natural rock arch into a perfect valley.
POW-001
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Frequently asked about wild swimming spots in the UK
Where are the best wild swimming spots in the UK?
Pullover has 77 wild swimming locations in the UK, all found and reviewed by real people who've been there. Browse the list above or switch to map view to find spots nearest to you.
Is wild swimming safe in the UK?
Wild swimming carries real risks - always check water quality, look for hazard signs, never swim alone, and be aware of currents and temperature. The spots on Pullover have been visited by community members who share honest notes - read each spot's page carefully before you go.
Is there free parking at wild swimming spots in the UK?
5 of the 77 spots in the UK have free parking noted by the Pullover community. Always check local signage on arrival — conditions can change.
How do I find wild swimming spots near me in the UK?
Browse the locations on this page or switch to map view to find spots closest to you. Each one has been submitted by someone who has actually been there. Create a free Pullover account to save favourites, get directions, and share your own finds.