Walk Swim Long walks and relaxing swims.
Winchelsea Rye Circular Swim/Walk
An unashamedly romantic 10 mile walk through the remnants of an ancient, half-abandoned town, across desolate marshes and past a ruined castle to the coast for a swim. The historic towns of Rye and Winchelsea are famous for their cobbled streets, timber-framed houses and scenic marshland. But beyond the tourist trail some surprising stories await. […]
Ramsgate to Margate 4th September
Sunday 4th September – Ramsgate to Margate Swim/Walk – 9·8 miles The Thanet coastline plays host to fifteen sandy beaches and bays and with more Blue Flag awards than any other area of the country, you know you’re in for a real treat. What’s most surprising is how much the beaches differ from each other. […]
We Cam, we saw, we swam
With Covid restrictions lifted Brockwell Swimmers were able to slot in one of our Walk/Swims before the end of Summer, and a most enjoyable one it turned out to be. Well worth the wait. Eight of our entrepid gang met on the platform of Paddington Station, with another three joining us along the way, arriving […]
Summer swimming in the Cam
On Sunday 5th September Brockwell Swimmers will be following another one of the very enjoyable swim/walks from the Wild Swimming Walks book “28 lake, river and seaside days out by train from London”. This is a moderately long walk across stretches of East Anglian farmland, passing through several attractive villages with traditional thatched cottages, via […]
Going Wild for Swimming 2021
At last the wild swimming calendar is filling up with event for 2021. Here are a few you may want to try: 20th June – Lock to Lock The 4k Lock to Lock swim from Eynsham Lock to Kings Lock follows the River Thames downstream through the picturesque landscape of Wytham Woods and Oxford University […]
Chilworth to Guildford walk/swim
Please note, this date may change due to the current coronavirus situation, but is still something to look forward to when things return to normal… This fairly easy 8 mile walk crosses heathland dotted with pretty Surrey villages before dropping down to follow the Wey Navigation, where there are many swimming places. Meet at Brixton […]
Summer Swim/Walk Report
Brockwell Swimmers can report another successful Summer Swim/Walk along the River Arun on Sunday 28th July. Our intrepid members met at Victoria station (some nearly missing the train!) at a brisk hour of the morning before a speedy journey down to the town of Arundel for the start of our journey. A short diversion was […]
Swim Walk Arundel to Littlehampton
On Sunday 28th July Brockwell Swimmers will be catching the train to Arundel for another splendid adventure from the Wild Swimming Walks book, Number 28, from which the following text is taken. We strongly suggest you book your train ticket NOW to ensure a seat. You will need to buy two singles: the 8:32am from […]