Name: The Glamping Adventure Retreat
Start: 2024-04-26T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20, UK

The Wild Swimming Co. Ltd

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8 reviews

Apr 26 - 28, 2024

Group size: 1 - 24

The Glamping Adventure Retreat

Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20, UK

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The Wild Swimming Co. Ltd

Facebook verified

8 reviews

Apr 26 - 28, 2024

Group size: 1 - 24

Corfe Castle, Dorset

26 - 28 April 2024

'The Glamping Adventure Retreat'

Epic dips in in secret spots, whilst sleeping under canvas in comfy beds with a proper mattress. Enjoy incredible sunsets over Corfe Castle around a warming campfire with like minded swimmers and dippers.

Hearty meals, cake, hot showers and a choice to go coasteering at Dancing Ledge all included.

1pm Friday - 1pm Sunday

Suitable for anyone who can swim 200m, continuously

Who are the swim guides? - Mel

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? - 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
Transpoort
This retreat includes transport around swim spots

Day 1
Day 1
Delightful Dorset awaits
13.00 Arrive at Purbeck Valley Farm campsite and get settled in your beautiful pre-pitched bell tents. You’ll then head out for an afternoon swim clinic in Swanage Bay with our qualified swim coaches. You’ll work on your swim form, iron out any bad habits and maybe even learn a new stroke. This sets you up for a great weekend of wild swimming.

After a hearty dinner, you’ll a enjoy gorgeous sunset dip at Bramble Bush Bay. Then warm up by a flickering campfire and toast some marshmallows back at basecamp.
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Day 2
Day 2
Wake me up buttercup
Fuel up for another day of adventure with bottomless cereals and / or a tasty bacon / sausage bap. Today we swim out to one of Dorset’s most iconic locations: Old Harry Rocks. You can take it at your own pace and enjoy the spectacular views.

After lunch, enjoy some free time. You could take a walk and enjoy photo-worthy views of Corfe Castle or curl up with a book and enjoy the fabulous country views.

Evening talk ‘Tame the Tides’ with Swim Coach, Rich.

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Day 3
Day 3
A adventurous end
Following breakfast, you’ll have a choice of coasteering or swimming at Dancing Ledge.

Step up the wild swimming experience with an incredible Coasteering session at Dancing Ledge. Coasteering is wild swimming to the max – you’ll explore the Jurassic Coastline from the waves. Here you’ll swim through caves, scramble over rocks, play in the swell of the moving water and even try some jumps if you’re up for it. You’ll be joined by experienced Coasteering guides, for a truly unique wild swimming experience.

For those who are after something a little more sedate, we can take a more chilled swim route from here too.

Depart at 13.00.

NB. You can expect ‘cake breaks’ after each swim. Delicious homemade cake provided at every opportunity!

Carriages 1pm
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Day 1

Delightful Dorset awaits

13.00 Arrive at Purbeck Valley Farm campsite and get settled in your beautiful pre-pitched bell tents. You’ll then head out for an afternoon swim clinic in Swanage Bay with our qualified swim coaches. You’ll work on your swim form, iron out any bad habits and maybe even learn a new stroke. This sets you up for a great weekend of wild swimming.

After a hearty dinner, you’ll a enjoy gorgeous sunset dip at Bramble Bush Bay. Then warm up by a flickering campfire and toast some marshmallows back at basecamp.

The Wild Swimming Co. Ltd

8 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

An amazing experience! Great food, location and activities. Joined as a beginner.

By Natalia D for The Spring in Dorset Retreat on Apr 23, 2024

Had an amazing time - great hosts, wonderful swims, lovely home cooked food and plenty of cake! Would definitely recommend

By Sarah E for The Spring in Dorset Retreat on Apr 17, 2024

I had the loveliest 3 days at the sea swim retreat, beautiful spot, great swimming and very safe and super friendly, it felt like being in a little new family for a dew days. Fab food and company too. I was very impressed how Rich and Mel helped everyone of all different confidence levels have fun and feel safe and enjoy the experience. I will be back for more soon!!

By Jenny B for The Spring in Dorset Retreat on Apr 16, 2024

This was my first cold water swimming adventure and as a novice I am so pleased I picked The Wild Swimming Co. Mel, Rich and Becky were fantastic and really looked after us. I was nervous about my ability and not keeping up with other swimmers but the way the course was structured meant I was able to do everything at my own pace without holding anyone up. Amazing food, fantastic people and a really wonderful thing to have done. I will be back, highly recommend this to anyone.

By Alex L for The Spring in Dorset Retreat on Apr 15, 2024

Amazing trip to Bude. Rich and Mel looked after us so well and struck a brilliant balance between fun and safety. The swims and schedules were planned perfectly to give us a range of experiences. I came back feeling like a kid again and with a renewed sense of adventure! (And I’ve already booked my next trip with Rich and Mel) Thank you.