Thorncombe Wood Local Nature Reserve A magical pocket of mixed woodland and heath site
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Tips to stay safe
-> Be prepared
Choose a safe spot to swim, a good question to ask yourself is, do other people swim here? Look at signage and check the tide times. If you’re unsure consider joining a cold-water swimming group.
-> Wear appropriate items
Not only does this keep you safe but it will make the experience more enjoyable.
Think swimming-hat, goggles, wetsuit (optional), gloves, towels and jumpers to warm up when you get out.
-> Stay calm
Gradually enter the water to avoid cold water shock. Splash yourself to acclimatise then ease your way in. It gets easier the more often you do it!
-> Warm up slowly
Take a hot drink and lots of layers to get warm. Hot showers immediately after may sound nice but they can do more harm than good.
Would you like to swim with others?
Chill run group sessions in Dorset, to help introduce people to cold water swimming. A typical session is:
- 1 hour with about 30 mins in the sea
- 5 minutes of gentle exercise and stretching (with dry robes on) before entering the water (swimsuit only).
- Various activities in the water (no deeper than waist height) depending on sea conditions.
To enquire about joining a group please email: chilldorset@chilluk.org
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