Guided Wild Swimming

Guided Wild Swimming

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Wellbeing in the Wild

With Blue Mind Men

Early morning guided wild swims at Lake Superior. Lead by Johnnie Cowie and team, as an introduction to cold water swimming for mental health.

Blue Mind Men was started by Gilly McArthur and Johnnie Cowie to address the growing need for a mens group of cold water swimmers and dippers in the Lake District. Blue Mind Men is a peer supported swim club for men, dipping for mental health. Cold water exposure is great for maintaining good mental health.

These sessions are open to all genders and gender non-conforming people.

See our swimming T&Cs

Refunds & Exchanges

  • Please note extra experience bookings are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
  • Experiences will only be held for 15 minutes, after that tickets are subject to resale and will be automatically canceled without refund.

Feasting Experiences

  • Feasting Experiences can only facilitate dietary requirements as outlined on the individual chef's booking page.
  • All our menus are designed as nut-free, but please be aware all our food is prepared in kitchens where nuts, gluten, and other allergens may be present.
  • We cannot facilitate dietaries at Bloodshot Supperclub
  • For every booking made to our Feasting Experiences, you'll also be given the option to donate to Olia Hercule's co-founded Legacy of War Foundation, more information available here.
  • Babies and little ones can sit on parents' laps at all restaurants except for The Chef's Table. If they're in a pram please ask on arrival to be seated at the end of a table. Please note, we don't have a dedicated children's menu, so if you’re planning to have them eat with you they’ll need to be booked as an additional seat.
  • If you pre-book one of The Proof x Wilderness Celebration Cakes, please note you can only collect after 2pm on your chosen collection day.

Outdoor Experiences

  • Outdoor experiences will take place come rain or shine.

Order Confirmations & More Info

  • If you don't receive an order confirmation email, please first check your junk/spam folder before emailing info@wildernessfestival.com.
  • You can see full information on how to book experiences, access your Wilderness account and experience Ts & Cs here.
  • You’ll need a copy of the lead booker’s I.D. and your confirmation email (printed or screenshotted on your phone) to check-in. Group bookings must arrive together.