Swim Walk
As part of our group walks programme, there is an opportunity to trial a Swim Walk this year. We have teamed up with an outdoor swimming specialist, Cornish Kelpie, who will be on hand to help get people in the water for a dip or swim.
- Booking essential
- Free event
This walk will take you around picturesque Frenchman’s Creek and Penarvon Cove on the Helford. Anyone who would like a dip can do so with the Cornish Kelpie team. Once the swim is over, we will continue the walk back feeling refreshed. If you've always wanted to swim wild but never known where to start, this is your chance. Learn about swim safety, cold water immersion, and connecting to nature in a new way. Float, bob, dip, swim, and switch off for a moment in the water.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Meet at Helford car park, TR12 6LB what3words ///egging.array.testers Parking charges apply.
- What to bring and wear
Please come in sturdy footwear for the walk and bring swimwear, a towel, warm clothes. Please bring a drink and a snack.
- Accessibility
The walk is approximately 3.5 miles long. The route follows sections along the South West Coast Path, including uneven ground, steps and stiles. There are toilets at the start and end of the walk in the car park.
- Other
You will need to fill out a consent form for the swimming which will be emailed across to you once you have booked your place. Questions... Do I have to swim? Absolutely not. You can just do the walk if you want to, or think about a swim, or get right in there, whatever you feel comfortable with. Do I need to be able to swim? You need to be able to keep yourself afloat but you don't have to be a good swimmer. Do I need a wetsuit? No. Wear whatever you have and feel comfortable with in the water. A wetsuit would probably be too heavy to carry on the walk. What should I bring? Swimwear, a towel, warm clothes. Please come in sturdy footwear for the walk. Please bring a drink and a snack. How long will we swim for? As long as you want, but we will be in the water for a maximum of 20 minutes. Is it safe? Our safety team will assess the conditions on the day and only take people in if it's safe to do so. The team are qualified lifeguards and swim coaches who will ensure safety is paramount.
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