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Want to find the very best places to swim outdoors in South West England? In Swimming Wild in South West England, award-winning author and adventurer Siân Anna Lewis guides you to more than 50 of the finest beaches, tidal pools, rivers and lakes across the West Country. Several locations also feature tempting saunas, so you can extend the wellness benefits of your swim. Each spot has been carefully selected to showcase the South West’s remarkable variety, guiding you beyond the best-known locations to uncover hidden gems. Take a dip in the magical, secluded Woody Bay Tidal Pool in Devon; enjoy a longer, peaceful swim in the sparkling waters of Cornwall’s Grebe Beach; or escape the crowds at Chapman’s Pool – a stunning horseshoe-shaped cove in Dorset with beautifully clear water, ideal for swimming or snorkelling. The adventures don’t stop at the coast. Inland, you can float in the cool, clear waters of Exmoor’s River Barle near Landacre Bridge in Somerset, or enjoy a sociable swim followed by a warming sauna at Court Farm Lakes in Gloucestershire. Drawing on her extensive experience, Siân shares clear, practical advice on access points, safety, tides and currents, conditions underfoot, and potential hazards. With guidance on essential kit, Ordnance Survey and custom maps, transport and parking details, and cafe recommendations for a well-earned post-swim treat, this book has everything you need. Whether you’re a seasoned wild swimmer or just starting out, Swimming Wild in South West England is packed with inspiration for your next adventure.

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Siân Anna Lewis is an award-winning travel and outdoors journalist and author. She writes about her adventures for Lonely Planet, The Telegraph, The Guardian and The Sunday Times, and edits the award-winning blog The Girl Outdoors. Siân has been swimming out of doors since she can remember, and now swims year-round across the South West and beyond (when she isn't hiking, wild camping or travelling). As well as Swimming Wild in South West England, she is the author of The Girl Outdoors (Bloomsbury), Wild Escapes and Under the Stars (National Trust Books), and co-author of Best Day Walks Great Britain (Lonely Planet). She lives in the Cotswolds with her husband and ocean-obsessed toddler. @sianannalewis

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