Thetford Swim Walk
September 22 @ 10:30 - 13:00
Thetford Swim Walk
Adult and 13+ swim walk: enjoy walk and dips, learn about safety, hear about the long tradition of swimming in the Little Ouse and Thet.
(Meet by the Jetty, Thetford Riverside, midway between the School Lane and Tanner Street car parks.)
Swim walks is a way to combine short walks and short dips in a river, to experience the environment from a new perspective – literally immersing ourselves in the river and landscape. Event open to those aged 13 and above who are new to outdoor swimming or experienced. We will include safety info in advance and on the day and have lifeguard cover.
This organised swim walk will give people a chance to do two outdoor activities and enjoy the benefits of each and the beauty of the area, and pick up some safety information – given in advance and on the day. Participants will do two short swims at specific locations on this short walk (and it’s up to you if you want to join in all swims). Two lifeguards will provide cover at the swim. Walking before and after a swim is the best way to be warm before you go in and to warm up afterwards. The walk will be guided with some information about the long history of river recreation in the Little Ouse and an interactive safety briefing at the stops where we swim. It is open to adults and 13+, with or without previous river dipping experience. If you have any questions about accessibility please get in touch.
We will be providing information on safety to those who are booked in advance of the event.
This walk is part of the Brecks Outdoor Festival September 2024. To find out more about the festival visit brecks.org/events
The walk will be led by Imogen Radford and other project volunteers, accompanied by two lifeguards.
Imogen is the project lead for Tales from the River, a BFER project uncovering a wide range of local stories about the Brecks Fen Edge and rivers including oral histories, myths and legends. Find out more on the BFER website project page. Contact details for Imogen Radford below.
Read more about Swim Walks on Imogen’s website, https://www.imogensriverswims.co.uk/blog/os-brecks-2/swim-walks/
