Mel is TWSCo's full time swim guide, Mel is a qualified Beach Lifeguard, Open Water Swim Coach and has achieved the National Water Safety Management Programme

Mel is currently studying towards her Diploma in Cold Water Therapy, as well being a nutritionist, personal trainer and operating a successful Swim School

Favourite swim- Bossiney Cove, Cornwall

Favourite retreat - Spring in Cornwall

Favourite cake - Lemon drizzle

Who are the swim guides? - Becky

Becky began work with TWSCo. as a hospitality assistant before completing her Beach Lifeguard and Open Water Lifeguard qualification in 2023.

Favourite swim- Old Harry Rocks, Dorset

Favourite retreat - Studland, Dorset

Favourite cake - Millionaire's shortbread

Who are the swim guides? - Rich

Rich is a Beach Lifeguard, Open Water Lifeguard and Open Water Swim Coach and has achieved the National Water Safety Management Programme. Amongst this, Rich also delivers the whole suite of lifeguard and water safety awards for The Royal Lifesaving Society as a National Trainer Assessor.

Rich is also RNLI lifeboat crew and operations manager of Land & Wave, a busy outdoor centre in Dorset.

Favourite swim- Any of Snowdonia's waterfalls

Favourite retreat - The North Wales Swim Retreat

Favourite cake - Carrot Cake

Breakfast
A hot breakfast such as filled baps or pancakes, alongside homemade granola and fruit
Lunch
A warming lunch included
Dinner
A homemade dinner each night from Chef Mel
All swims & activities
All swims included, plus any additional activities on the itinerary such as hikes and talks.
Accommodation
A good night's sleep
Table wine
A glass of red or white with your evening meal
Teas & Coffees
Hot drinks from the tea room
Cake, Cake and more cake
Cake is vital, homemade cake after every swim, of course

The Dorm space | Our most popular choice

Share a dormitory room with 2 or 3 like minded people, ideal for solo travellers or friends alike. We'll put you all in contact via WhatsApp before the trip so as you can say hello. Inclusive of meals, all swims/ events and table wine.

£499

Deposit: £50

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Twin Room

Share a twin/ bunk for you and a friend or loved one @ £499 each inclusive of meals, all swims/ events and table wine. Suitable for all who can 200m continuously.

£499

Deposit: £50

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Four Bed Bedroom for Four

Share a larger room for up to four in a double and bunk for £449 each inclusive of meals, all swims/ events and table wine. Larger groups possible with large discounts. Suitable for all who can swim 200m continuously

£449

Deposit: £50

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TWSCo. Swim Cap

£5

Order a branded TWSCo. swim cap in advance, either sky blue or orange. Collect on retreat

Day 1
Day 1
Delightful Dorset awaits
We meet at our accommodation for 1pm with homemade cake and a hot drink, before heading down to Studland Bay nature reserve (for sea horses!) to complete a swim clinic, come to this session armed with what you'd like to improve, such as new stroke, body position, breathing or efficiency.

We'll also have a sea salt sauna on the seafront for warming and dipping, a great experience!

Dinner with table wine will be followed by a sunset dip in our secret location.
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Day 2
Day 2
Wake me up buttercup
Early birds will be wowed by an outstanding sunrise dip with warm croissants.

Later a hearty breakfast will be followed by an iconic swim to either Old Harry Rocks or Durdle Door (based on conditions). A powerboat will whisk us back to shore in style before glorious homemade cake.

Warming soup and bread follows this outstanding swim.

An optional afternoon hike around the UK's only Super National Nature Reserve takes in Dorset mythology and amazing wildlife (this may involve a country pub).

A homemade dinner will be followed by our infamous Tame the Tides talk by Royal Lifesaving Society National Trainer Assessor Rich.
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Day 3
Day 3
A spellbounding end
Wake up to a hearty breakfast before a drive out to Swanage's Old Pier, set off from a local's spot and take on the Three Piers Challenge, this TWSCo. favourite takes in an atmospheric old pier, a victorian pier and the town quay.

Oh, and more homemade cake, of course.

Carriages 1pm
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Day 1

Delightful Dorset awaits

We meet at our accommodation for 1pm with homemade cake and a hot drink, before heading down to Studland Bay nature reserve (for sea horses!) to complete a swim clinic, come to this session armed with what you'd like to improve, such as new stroke, body position, breathing or efficiency.

We'll also have a sea salt sauna on the seafront for warming and dipping, a great experience!

Dinner with table wine will be followed by a sunset dip in our secret location.

The Wild Swimming Co. Ltd

59 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

As on previous trips, the trip was not adequately described at the point of booking. Details emerged on the last week, and even on the day itself. Whilst the swim and RHb ride were good and it was lovely, I felt that information regarding the hugely slippery beach walk out at OHR was not. These trips seem to be geared at gung ho types with no real inclusivity for the less than super fit. I did fall over , but luckily not hurt. The guides were not really supportive, it seemed to be a keep up and shut up approach. I should have asked more questions before spending money. The sauna experience was not given enough time on either swims and breakfast pastries were not good. The support team was a man down and this contributed.

By Fiona W for Summer Solstice Swim | Old Harry, Powerboat & Sauna on Jul 01, 2025

This was an awesome experience! Thank you so much. The whole morning from beginning to end was full of so many delights. Seeing the sunrise, being in the sea and watching and experiencing this beautiful scene was really wonderful. And the 'main event' - swimming to Old Harry was the most amazing and exhilarating thing I've ever done. Mel looked after us so well and I felt safe and supported throughout. Exploring the stacks of Old Harry was such a treat as well. And all topped off with the rib ride back to the beach!

By Ali B for Summer Solstice Swim | Old Harry, Powerboat & Sauna on Jun 23, 2025

Fantastic, well organised event. Stunning solstice sunrise- very lucky with the weather. Perfect setting for the sauna. Thoroughly enjoyed the swim and exploration around Old Harry. The rib ride back topped off a perfect morning.

By Elaine C for Summer Solstice Swim | Old Harry, Powerboat & Sauna on Jun 23, 2025

It was a brilliant experience and the guides made it very special with stories, facts and information. The climb down is hard work and Frith and Don made sure we were safe at all times. Thank you. PS - an amazing cake!!

By Ali B for Full Moon Dancing Ledge Dip on Jun 21, 2025

Despite the weather not being in our favour, Mel and Rich provided some great swimming experiences, where we were all supported to achieve our best and which felt very safe - and fun! Great organisation, lovely friendly people and support team - and lots of delicious cake!

By Emma R for Castle to Castle Challenge | New Forest on Jun 11, 2025

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