Open Water Swimming Holiday Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall

How does the camper van add on work?

You can choose to organise your own accommodation or book a camper van from our partner.

Once your booking is complete we'll send you a confirmation email which will include a link to their site. You don't have to book with them, but it's a great way to enhance your adventure and provides transport to and from your trip.

If van life isn't for you, you can just book your adventure here as normal and then book whatever accommodation you fancy. Let us know if you'd like our recommendations.

How fit do I need to be?

The weekend will involve multiple wild swims so you'll want to be able to swim in open water for extended periods of time but you don't need to be a pro or even a fast swimmer.

You'll need to be able to

• swim a minimum of 2km per day (not all in one go) for 3 days on the trot
• swim 800m - 1km at a leisurely pace
• have no medical conditions preventing you from finishing the swims

You don't need to participate in all of the swims. We can (and do) split the groups up sometimes, doing a longer and shorter version of each swim.

We will tailor things to the level of the group(s) so there's no pressure.

If you're unsure, just get in touch before booking.

Are we going to be fighting for survival in giant waves?

The quick answer to this one is, no. We will take a look at the conditions and then decide where best to swim. As you'll see in the photos, we're usually swimming in flat, glassy, clear water so don't worry.

Swim holiday kit list

• Wetsuit - highly advised but not mandatory. It's good to have even if you plan to swim 'skins'
• Goggles
• Silicone swimming cap
• Towels
• Warm clothing for after the swim
• Trainers (one you don'd mind getting a bit wet)
• Usual others - medication, sunblock, kitbag, etc.

How far will we be swimming?

This will depend on the group and the conditions but swims are usually between 1km and 3km with a number of potential exits along the way if you're not feeling up to the whole distance.

Is there a minimum age for this trip?

Yes, all our trips are for people of 18 years of age and older.

Getting to Cornwall

We do our best to avoid the peak summer months which means it shouldn't be too busy on the roads if you're driving down.

Both buses and trains service Cornwall. Try Train Split for cheap train tickets. Megabus is cheap as chips and stops in both Penzance and Newquay - it even offers an over night service.

Ride sharing services like BlaBlaCar are a great option as they are cheap, fun, and environmentally friendly.

Newquay also has an airport with flights to and from a number of British and European cities. Given our commitment to sustainable travel, we'd highly encourage you to take another means of transport if possible, although we know sometimes flying is the only option. Whilst not a get out of jail free card, carbon offsetting certainly helps. You can read our piece on carbon offsetting for more info and recommended programmes. All our international trips are carbon offset.

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