When you think of things to do in a big city, wild swimming probably isn’t one of them. However, just 10 minutes outside of York city centre, you can do exactly that! Welcome to Pool Bridge Farm, a place where you can connect with the great outdoors and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
There really is nothing better than the cool water passing over you as you swim through the wild waters. It is no surprise that Pool Bridge Farm is so popular for people seeking a healthy, fun day out. The farm has four peaceful, unique lakes specifically aimed at wild swimming. It welcomes swimmers of all ages to relax and have fun. Here’s a quick guide to each of the four lakes:
- Q Lake – Aimed at children and families.
- Monet Lake – A designated tranquil area, where you can swim among beautiful lilies.
- M Lake – As well as a perfect swimming lake, you will also find five wood-fired saunas.
- Horseshoe Lake – If you want something more energetic, you can do laps of the lake’s 300-metre circuit.
You can also book for one of their ‘moon swims’, where you can swim under the moon’s mysterious light in the beautiful lakes. However, it is not just wild swimming you can do at Paddle Bridge Farm; here are some of the other brilliant activities you can do:
- Paddleboarding and Kayaking – Q Lake is the perfect setting for your next paddleboarding and kayaking adventure. You get a 2-hour slot, so plenty of time for some fun on the water.
- Sound Bath – Sound baths help you relax to the sound of instruments carefully selected to cleanse, heal, and rebalance your body and mind.
- Choir and Singing – The farm’s choir is highly inclusive, and no, you don’t have to be able to sing. It is about community, making friends, and taking joy in music. As they say, ‘it’s all about singing for connection, not perfection’.
We are sure you will get peckish after all these activities. The good news is they serve delicious homemade food, ranging from wood-fired pizzas to locally sourced pies to cakes like bakewell slices and sticky ginger cake. On those colder days, you can warm up by their cosy log burner while you eat.
Fancy extending your stay at Paddle Bridge Farm? We don’t blame you! Well, with their 10-acre Meadows Campsite, you can do just that. This picturesque site has all the amenities you need for an overnight stay and is bordered by magnificent mature oak trees. Camping, of course, gives you full access to the lakes, so you can swim, relax, and make the best memories.
Paddle Bridge Farm is located at Wheldrake Lane, Crockey Hill, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 4SQ. For more information about tickets and opening times, please visit their official website here.
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Feature Image Credit: Pool Bridge Farm
