Where are you looking to swim or paddle?

A town, postcode or area is enough. I help you find places to swim or paddle and understand what you need to know before you go — access, equipment, local rules, what to check on the day, and the safety considerations that matter there. After that, just talk to me normally.

We are testing coverage across the South East, starting with London, Surrey and parts of Hampshire, Sussex, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. I point you at operators’ own pages and never take a booking. I can’t tell you a place is safe or what today’s conditions are — that stays your judgement, and the operator’s.

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