Wild swimming, also known as open water swimming, is swimming / dipping in any natural bodies of water - whether it be a lake, pond, river, or the ocean.

The Bluetits Chill Swimmers Ltd is a social enterprise founded in Pembrokeshire, committed to empowering an inclusive community of outdoor dippers. Find out more here.

The sessions are 3 hours long from start to finish. This includes the time spent doing a safety briefing and getting kitted up and down. You can expect to be walking and swimming for around 1.5 to 2 hours.

Walking shoes, boots or trainers with a good grip

Waterproof clothing

Sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat.

Tow float

Swimwear

Towel 

Walking poles if appropriate

Your favourite snack and hot drink

We run these sessions at a small ratio of 8 participants to one guide. All of our guides are trained lifeguards and prior to your lesson you will be given beach safety advice that will keep you safe. In terms of swimming ability, we require you to be able to tread water . You will never be pressured to go out of your depth or beyond your comfort zone on these swims.

Only you can assess your fitness, but here’s what to expect! Walks will largely be on coast path terrain, with a maximum distance of 3 miles, at a gentle pace with plenty of time to rest and take in the views. In true Bluetit fashion, no one will ever be left behind or made to speed up. This is about enjoying yourselves!

Water-wise, in early spring the sea temperature can dip as low as 6 degrees, so please bear this in mind!

We run these sessions at a small ratio of 8 participants to one guide. All of our guides are trained lifeguards and prior to your lesson you will be given beach safety advice that will keep you safe.