Wild Guide Wales and the Marches (Wild Guides)

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This inspiring travel compendium reveals the most exciting hidden places in Wales, and the Herefordshire and Shropshire Marches. Featuring: If you’re looking for wild swimming in Pembrokeshire, look no further than Barafundle Bay. This beach in Wales could easily be mistaken for a far-flung destination with its turquoise green-blue waters and warm sands. Find the glacially formed Llyn Padarn in the Snowdonia National Park, home to the famous Lone Tree. The lake is approximately two miles long and at its deepest point is 94 feet deep. This makes it one of the largest natural lakes in Wales. At one time, the Welsh village of Talysarn was home to workers and industrial buildings from the old Cambrian slate mines, mines which put roofs over the heads of countless thousands of people in the 19th century and which still last to this day. Sgwd Gwladys is arguably one of the best wild swimming in Wales spots there is, set amidst enchanting scenery. It is located near the village of Pontneddfechan and is an impressive 7-meter high waterfall.

After a long hike up to the peak of Snowdon, return via the Watkin Path for a refreshing dip in the waterfall. during his rule). Beware, the water is freezing – legend has it the saint’s penance was to stand in it! Bala Lake is four miles long and a mile wide at its widest point, making it the largest natural lake in Wales. The lake is famously deep and clear, perfect for wild swimming in Wales. Littered with shimmering rivers and colossal cascades, find no shortage of Brecon Beacons’ wild swimming opportunities in Waterfall Country!

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Located in the valley of Cadair Idris is our next wild swimming in North Wales spot. Nestled under the southern slopes of the mountain is the natural bowl-shaped pool, enveloped on three sides by imposing cliffs. For those swimming, look forward to sharing the waters with torgoch, which is a rare type of Arctic char fish that has survived since the ice age.

The hardest of all is the Minffordd Path, where good fitness and navigation skills are required. It is recommended that you complete the hike to the peak and dip into the lake on your return. Promising a refreshing end to a strenuous walk. Wild swim at a secret river beach dappled by willows, seek out a lost castle hidden within an enchanted forest, then watch the sun set from an ancient hillfort with a picnic of local cheese, sourdough and cider. This Brecon Beacon waterfall is another superb location for wild swimming in Wales. Located on the majestic River Mellete is the secluded waterfall and pool of Sgwd y Pannwr.Perch on the larger bounders in the glen or swim into the deeper sections of the River Conwy, as seen in the image above. A larger pool rests at the river’s confluence, where it meets the River Machno. Here, you will find picnic benches and grassy banks to refuel after a refreshing swim.