28 Wild Swims in 300 Days for Julian House

Fundraising and Events Coordinator, Rachel Avent, is taking on a wild challenge for our 300 challenge by doing 28 Wild Swims across Bath, Somerset, Wiltshire and Bristol (with a few in Wales).

'In the next 300 days I will visit 28 Wild Swimming locations, set out in "Wild Swimming Walks" by Georgie Duckworth.

My aim is to do as many as possible in the warmer months, before winter kicks in and this challenge becomes so much harder, with river temperatures dipping to below 10 degrees.

I will be walking to each location as detailed in the maps throughout the book, with my dog Shadow and my family and friends who may join me along the way.

My first swim (#8. Slaughterford) was completed on Saturday 19th April, with my last swim on Friday 13th February 2026 (brrrr!).

I am updating my Justgiving page with every swim, so keep posted!

Rachel Avent is fundraising for Julian House

Why 300 days? I'm fundraising for Julian House, who have life saving services along a 300 mile route through the South West of England.'