Wild Swimming & SUP Weekends

PLEASE READ ALL INFO BEFORE BOOKING WITH US.

We are open for Wild Swimming & SUP use

Please email lyndsay@wildcombecamping.co.uk for more info

NOTE: We don’t provide SUP’s or Kayaks

We do expect everyone attending these sessions to be competent and confident swimmers.

We advise participants to wear wetsuits;

https://www.swimming.org/openwater/open-water-wetsuit-skins/

All swimmers MUST wear a tow float when they are on the water.

Unfortunately U14’s are unable to participate, there is no exception to this rule. NOTE; This does not apply to our camping season

Please note, we reserve the right to cancel sessions at short notice, if we assess the weather conditions to present a safety risk, (fingers crossed every weekend will be fine!) Slots will be refunded or can be transferred to another available date. (We provide a refund if we cancel not if participants cancel) If participants cancel a minimum of 48hrs notice is required to be eligible for a refund or transfer to another date.

We have a limited number of people allowed to swim/paddle board, due to parking, we can take 8 cars in total. (You can of course have as many in your car as possible)

We close for the weeks our camping season is running.

Email; lyndsay@wildcombecamping.co.uk to check availability, stating date & time to book your session.

Wild Swimming times (1 hour slots) £7 pp per hour (parking included) 

Paddle Boarding times; (2 hour slots) £12 pp for 2 hours (parking included)

Reservoir Swimming & SUP Info

● No lone swimming is permitted but you can come alone & swim with others

● No swimmers/SUP users under the age 14 are permitted, swimmers between the ages of 14 - 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

● You swim entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety and for the safety of others at all times

● Wild Combe Camping takes no responsibility for the safety of you or your party

● Please take a look for more information on Wild Swimming http://www.wildswimming.co.uk

● There are inherent risks in wild swimming. Please seek to minimise them

● There is a life ring

● The Reservoir is 17 feet deep in the middle, be mindful of being out of your depth

● Always know how you will get out before you go into the water

● Never swim alone or after taking alcohol or drugs

● Be aware of other swimmers/SUP users in the reservoir

● Don’t enter the water if you have an open wound

● The reservoir water is cold, acclimatise yourself to the water temperature before swimming

● You should be in good health, do not swim if you are feeling unwell or if you have a health condition which could endanger yourself whilst in the water

● When booking with us you & your party accept & agree to these regulations. Wild Combe Camping takes no responsibility for any injury, loss, damages.

● Only Paddle Boards & Kayaks are allowed on the reservoir.