From the tranquil upper Avon, where we negotiate a path through waders and forgotten tenders, we left the tide take us down stream to the unique village of Bantham. From there we will circumnavigate the iconic landmark of Burgh Island which we’ll see from the perspective which only the adventurous can experience.
This trip is for anyone who wants to spend the weekend in and out of the water, swimming in rivers and sea taking part in distance swims (1 and 2.4 miles) and enjoying as many dips, bobs and dunks as possible. In order to make the most of this weekend we would recommend that swimmers can confidently swim a mile in open water and feel fit enough to push themselves on a longer swim. The long swim is not essential and there is the option to swim some, not all, of the longer swim so don’t exclude yourself if you still want to be a part of this fabulous weekend.
In a perfect world your weekend will look something like this:
Friday:
16.00: Meet and walk down to a nearby watering hole for a welcome dip and a cuppa….cream tea anyone?
18.00: Return to B&B for R&R
19.00: Welcome drinks and buffet supper
Saturday:
A relaxed start with a delicious breakfast
10am: Meet and swim, dip and dive our way along the Avon from Aveton Gifford to Bantham. We’ll decide where we’ll be dipping on Friday, with you and if you would like to swim it all we’ll have a proper chat with you on booking.
12.30: Warm up and enjoy a picnic lunch on the river bank
14.00: Walk back to Aveton Gifford
16.00: Relax with a cuppa and prepare for an early evening dip
17.00: Drive to Hope Cove for a sea dip and an early evening refresher at the Hope Inn
18.30: Return to B&B to relax
19.30: Supper in the famous Sloop Inn
Sunday:
Again, a relaxed start, after all you will deserve a big brekkie
10am: Meet and drive to Bigbury, Thurlestone or Blackpool sands for more wonderful swimming. Those who want to can swim around Burgh Island (weather permitting) and others can explore local coves or have a surf lesson with Bantham Surf Academy. Let’s talk!
12.30: Picnic and warming drinks before heading back to the B&B to prepare for your journey home
14.30: If you are not leaving until late we will take you exploring and if you still have some dry costumes, let’s dip again! We’re all yours so you decide!
You will be staying in a local B&B either in Aveton Gifford or Bantham. Both provide cosy accommodation and both provide a delumptuous breakfast so worry not. All included in the price of your weekend so relax and prepare to have a very cosy and quiet nights sleep followed by a breakfast of lovely local goodies.
A weekend costs £260.00.
This is based on 2 people sharing and includes everything apart from your evening meals. You will also need to get yourself here and back again, unless you really don’t want to leave and then one-way ticket only 😉
9th – 11th May 2014
20th – 22nd June 2014
13th – 14th September 2014