The Great South Swim

Bournemouth, UK

TW
48 reviews
Sep 19, 2026
Group size: 1 - 2500
The Great South Swim
Bournemouth, UK

48 reviews

£29
Sep 19, 2026
Group size: 1 - 2500

About this trip

The Great South Swim is coming to Bournemouth and it promises to be a big day out on the South coast.


250m Swim - Suitable for those aged 8 +


1/2 mile swim 


1 Mile swim


2 Mile swim

 

5km Swim


10km Swim - By invitation




What’s included

  • Swim cap
    A swim cap to wear on the day and keep
  • Chip timing
    Get your offical time and placing
  • Finisher's tee
    A Great South Swim tee
  • Lifeguards
    We believe in qualified surf lifeguards, not old boys on kayaks
  • Medic cover
    Proper first aid in place
  • Athlete village

Available Packages

250m Swim

 

This is a great event for a first open water challenge. 

Cut off : 30 minutes


Day: Saturday 19 September 2026


Time: 14:00

£29
1/2 Mile swim

 

Another great introduction to Open Water Swimming, suitable for those with good experience in the pool, or good experience in Open Water.


Cut off : 50 Minutes


Day:  Saturday 19 September 2026 


Time: 13:00

£49
1 Mile swim

 

All abilities welcome, a great challenge for swimmers.


Cut off : 1 Hour & 30 minutes


Day: Saturday 19 September 2026 


Time: 12:30

£54
2 Mile swim

 

Ideal for established Open Water Swimmers looking to clock up some miles.

Cut off : 2 Hours & 15 minutes


Day: Saturday 19 September 2026 


Time: 12:00

£64
5km Swim

 

5km

Suitable for experienced swimmers, who regularly swim for distance in Open Water.


Cut off : 2 Hours & 30 minutes


Day: Saturday 19 September 2026 


Time: 12:30

£69
10km Swim

This official Olympic distance event is open to experienced Open Water Swimmers, feed station included.


Book now, we'll be in touch to capture your open water swimming experience.


Cut off : 4 hours & 30 minutes




Day: Saturday  19 September 2026 




Time: 12:00

£99
£29


Your Organizer


TW
The Wild Swimming Co. Ltd
48 reviews
Incredible swimming holidays and events at iconic locations around the UK. ​ Fabulous food, wonderful wines and accommodation come as standard alongside inclusive, breath taking swims and kind humans on our holidays. Our unique holidays focus on bringing new people to the best secret and most iconic swim spots from Cornwall, Devon & Dorset to North Wales and the Lake District, in exclusive, simple yet stunning accommodation with every detail taken care of. ✔ STA Open Water Swim Coaches ✔ Iconic Locations ✔ Lifeguard Led

Reviews

Brilliant trip organised by the wild swimming company. Really good beaches and venues to swim in. Enjoyed all of it with a great bunch of people! Food delicious (particularly the cakes) and real effort to accommodate different dietary requests. Fabulous accommodation. Lounge area that isn’t the landing will be sorted for next time. Feel very lucky to have had the experience.
By Helen B for Jersey - The Wild Swimming Retreat on May 31, 2025
It was full of fun and adventure, Mel and Rich and cream looked after us on land and in the sea. They provided us with opportunities to challenges ourselves, to relax and enjoy the views, and to be in unique places that were different and with a variety of swimming experiences. The accommodation was great, and the food provided by them was incredible. The holiday was brilliant and I am so happy with the entire trip. And very grateful to them for there amazing research into the places and the incredible amount of non stop hard work that they put into the holiday. Many thanks Pauline jones
By Pauline J for Jersey - The Wild Swimming Retreat on May 31, 2025
Take me back! Words don’t convey the emotions from such a memorable weekend. Arriving as strangers and within hours laughing (and I mean proper belly, tears rolling laughter) and leaving as swim friends for life. Such affirmation of what life is all about. Thank you Rich and Mel (and the team) you two are simply awesome 🥰
By Laura S for Jersey - The Wild Swimming Retreat on May 29, 2025
A fabulous location. The people make these trips as much as the locations. Thank you to all the team for making this a fun, interesting, challenging and safe trip. Whether you like bobbing about and enjoying a chat, to stretching out for a fast swim and everything in between … there are always people to match just where you are at and the team support all of this. Great swims, chats, whole load of laughs and a genuinely affirming experience.
By Kerry O for Jersey - The Wild Swimming Retreat on May 28, 2025
I’ve been on three retreats now with Mel and Rich and have another one booked, which tells you all you need to know about how great they are! The retreats are a fantastic way to experience some incredible swims with the reassurance of having people there to make sure everyone is safe (coupled with a great group of people and delicious cake!) Would 100% recommend 😊
By Rachel B for The Spring in Dorset Retreat on Apr 26, 2025
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