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The University of Bristol Wild Swimming Society: FREE MEMBERSHIP!

 

Safety articles you MUST read before becoming a member:

https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/understanding-rivers/

https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/understanding-hypothermia/

 

For further information:

https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/category/survive/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/53679740

 

Wild swimming is the act of swimming in untamed waterways, such as lakes, rivers, and the sea. Swimming in these cold waters is said to be beneficial to the body, improving metabolism and lowering blood pressure (among many other things), and also to the mind, often reported as having meditative and anti-depressant effects. It is a very social activity and all our committee agree we feel a lot better after a good swim! Alongside these potential health benefits, wild swimming is an excellent way to get out of the city and see the beautiful countryside we are lucky to have right on Bristol’s doorstep (before returning to the city for a well-earned pub trip).

 

We have a beautifully made short film featuring the society that really shows what we are about - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR8PaiL7oc0

 

All we ask is that you are a confident swimmer, or that if you are not, you get in touch with our committee (details below) so we can ensure your safety at our swims and find a way for you to still engage with our society.

Affiliated with Bristol SU! 

 

We offer:

• Cold water swimming trips
• Post-swim pub trips
• Socials
• An annual wild swim trip away 

Keep up to date with all our activities on:

Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/bristoluniwildswim

 

Or contact us at: 

President: Elena Sedman - fl21900@bristol.ac.uk

Vice-President: Julia Von Kietzell - fq23228@bristol.ac.uk

Equalities and Wellbeing: Izzy Low - cd23798@bristol.ac.uk

Health and Safety Officer: Lydia Johnson - bg21043@bristol.ac.uk