Walk Swim Long walks and relaxing swims.
Suffolk Swim/Walk 4th June
An eleven mile stroll and swim next to the beautiful Suffolk coastline orgnanised by the entrepid Philip Nice, creator of the Swim Walks Facebook group. This all day event will include swims in the sea near Dunwich, Walberswick and Southwold. The day starts at Liverpool Street Station meeting next to the ticket office at 7:45am […]
Another great Swim Walk
Thanks again to Phil for organising another fabulous Swim Walk and arranging such lovely weather. The sunnier skies seem to be encouraging more people into the water, even though it’s still a nippy 9·3°C. [slideshow id=2]
Journey to the Source of the Thames
The Facebook Swim/Walk group have planned a journey to the source of the Thames on Sunday 17th April… This is a relatively long 12 mile walk with several swim/splash/bathing places on the way. As usual, you will need good boots, picnic and a sense of adventure. The group are meeting at Hailstone Hill which will […]
Walk/Swim March 2016
The fabulous Swim Walk Facebook Group have planned another exciting excursion for this month. Great fun and everybody welcome. Just remember to bring sandwiches, swimming cossie and a sense of adventure. Rickmansworth Circular Walk – Good Friday March 25th This is one of the shorter walks from the Wild Swimming Walks book. It’s only 6 […]
Swim Walk Snowdonia July 2016
The Facebook Walk/Swim Group are organising a weekend away in Snowdonia on 29-31 July. The suggested routes shown on the map below would cover the Snowdon swims recommended by Daniel Stuart in “Wild Swimming” and those recommended by Kate Rew in “Wild Swim”. Suggested places to stay are on the western side of Snowdon with […]
A Winter’s Walk/Swim
Thanks again to Philip Nice for organising a splendid Winter Walk/Swim on Saturday 30th January. Our intrepid crew set off from Finsbury Park at the designated hour of 10am and were soon following the route of the now disused Great Northern Railway line to Hampstead Village. Having passed the homes of the rich and famous, […]
Walk Swim January 2016
Philip Nice, organiser of the mighty Swim Walk Facebook Group, is planning two exciting days out for January… Henley Circular walk – 9th January 2016 Seven miles starting and finishing at Henley upon Thames Station. Two swimming opportunities: one near Druids’ Temple; and the other at Temple Island. Trains leave Paddington at 8:42am (change at Twyford) […]
Walk Swim Richmond to Hampton
On Saturday 12th December Brockwell Swimmers joined the Swim Walk Facebook Group for their Station to Station from Richmond to Hampton. As instructed by team leader Philip Nice, we all met at Richmond Station promptly at 9am before heading up the hill for Richmond Park. First sighting of water proved tempting, but unfortunately swimming is not permissible […]