Great South Skinny Dip
Knoll Beach, Studland Bay,
Near Swanage, Dorset. BH19 3AQ. (what3words ///dumpling.hatch.corkscrew)
Saturday 6th September 2025, 1pm (meet from 12 noon)
Entry costs £15.00
Facebook Group link here
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The Great South Skinny Dip is part of the Great British Skinny Dip. Thousands of people across the country will be taking part to raise money for good causes and to experience the exhileration of being naked.
Why Skinny Dip?
From mental health and body positivity to raising your heart rate and just feeling the rush of being alive, there are many, many health benefits to being naked. But, if you are looking for another reason to skinny dip, why not do it for a great cause? Our chosen charity is the mental heath charity MIND (charity reg no 219830)
The Great British Skinny Dip started in 2016 and has expanded from one event to dozens being organised around the country.
Being in a non-judgemental diverse group helps you become familiar with and accepting of all kinds of body types. Whatever you look like, you are normal, as is everyone else.
You can be as bare as you dare. If you would feel more comfortable wearing a swimsuit then you are welcome to. There will be time to strip off and store your clothes before the off and plenty of space to spread out or stay within your friends or family group when on the beach.
https://slowswimming.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_20240109_145036-1024x557.jpg The Great South Skinny Dip takes place at 1pm (meet from 12 noon) on the beach at Studland Bay. We are 1km along the sea front to the north (to the left) of the Knoll Beach National Trust car park.
https://slowswimming.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image2-1024x421.jpg We will be meeting at 12 noon at on the beach. You will see our Slow Swimming torquoise flags and table 1km along the beach to the north of the car park.
Please make sure you have entered online first. Once signed in you will receive a wrist band that you must wear during the event.
At 1pm we will sound the horn and rush as one into the sea. Squeals and screams are bound to follow!
This year we are proud to be raising much needed funds for MIND (charity reg no 219830)
Ask your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you to take part in the Great South Skinny Dip then click here to make a donation to MIND, or to upload your sponsorship money.
https://www.mind.org.uk/donate/
To Enter the Swim
1. Click the ‘Sign Me Up button’ to go through to Entry Central
2. Fill in the details of each member of your group.
You can pay by any type of payment card using the checkout.
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Travelling
By road
B3351 from Corfe Castle and Swanage or via chain ferry from Sandbanks, Poole
Parking: Pay and display at the National Trust car park, Knoll Beach (free to NT members).
On foot
Studland Bay is on the South West Coast Path and is accessible on foot from Bournemouth and Poole via the Sandbanks chain ferry.
By train
The closest mainline railway stations are Parkstone and Branksome in Poole and Wareham. The closest stop on the Swanage Railway is Swanage itself. Options for onward travel to Studland Bay include buses, walking and cycling.
By bus
Purbeck Breezer no.50 from Bournemouth and Poole or Swanage. £2 per person until end October.
By bicycle
Studland Bay is on the National Cycle Network Route Two which runs east to Bournemouth and Poole and west to Corfe Castle and Wareham. Bike racks are available at Knoll Beach. Beryl bikes bays are available at all four Studland Bay car parks (South, Middle and Knoll Beaches, Shell Bay). Any bicycles, including Beryl bikes, can be brought over on the ferry for a £1 fee each way (the Beryl bike hire fee can be ‘paused’ while on ferry). For more information go to https://beryl.cc/scheme/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole.
Cycle route information 
By ferry
A chain ferry links Sandbanks in Poole with Studland Bay, carrying vehicles, bikes and foot passengers. Ferry service runs every 20 minutes. Find out more about arriving by ferry or phone 01929 450203.
Am I allowed to take pictures?
We strongly urge you to consider the privacy of others when taking film and photos to capture your GSSD experience. Refrain from uploading any footage to social media without the permission of all those featured. Some dippers simply cannot afford to have themselves displayed on the internet. Be sensible and respectful.

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Saturday Swim Dates for 2025

August 30th  ❌SWIM CANCELLED ❌
THE SATURDAY 30TH AUGUST SWIM WAS CANCELLED AS  THE POOLS WERE STILL BEING REFURBISHED
TO REPLACE THIS, THERE WILL BE A SWIM
ON SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER,
USUAL TIME, WHEN ALL THE FACILITIES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO US.

FUTURE SWIMS FOR 2025:
September27th
October 25th
November 29th 
December 13th  (earlier date 🎄) 

Swims are usually on the last Saturday of the month apart from December. Our usual time is 4.30pm and we are given  a 3 hour slot by the leisure centre.
 
Please note: 
“Though we would like you to be there at the start, please do not enter the building and start queueing until 10 minutes before our start time at the earliest to allow members of the public to leave.”
 
16.30 to 19.30 at Worsley pool Complex, Walkden. M28 3AB
The club is a friendly safeguarded swim run by members for members where the simple pleasure of naturism is enjoyed by both younger and older members in a warm safe environment.
Enjoy warm pools for swimming and exercise, sauna and steam rooms for detoxification and de-stress, lounge for rest and refreshment.
Open to all BN members and continental style naturists who enjoy acceptance of naturism as part of a healthy life.
No membership required.
Qualified therapeutic care available in the form of professional MASSAGE  and healing. Please sign in for a massage as you pay you money on entrance. 
 
Club website:
www.northwestnaturists.co.uk
Our club is taking an active part in the BN Great British Skinnydip current campaign:
https://www.greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk
 
CONTACTING US
New Visitors: Contact us for registration before attending.
Email us at nwnswim@googlemail.com
Please email including your full name and home address, plus a home phone number if you have one if not your mobile number.
Phone us on 07984663954
07527917374
Please bring official photographic  ID on your first visit. 
Unfortunately anyone turning up who isn't known to us (previous attendance, newcomer we've been in contact with) cannot be allowed entry. 
 
The cost per person for the 3 hour event is
Standard £10
Members of British naturism £7.50 (a valid BN card must be shown)
Students on production of students ID £5
CASH ONLY ( Lockers are available but require a refundable £1 coin) 
 
As we are affiliated with British Naturism we prefer everyone who attends our events to be members of British Naturism, There are many benefits to membership which include access to many swims and clubs, access to the BN website and forums where friendship and advice about all things naturist in this country and abroad can be found, Please consider joining BN however if you’re not a BN member please contact us as we welcome all genuine naturists and of course those who are new to naturism.
Remember unacceptable behavour will not be tolerated.
 
Refreshments will be available: hot and cold drinks plus rolls/sandwiches, snack etc.
Sauna and steam rooms are available throughout the sessions  but please limit your time in them to give everyone the opportunity to enjoy those facilities.
Past experience tells us that it is preferable to speak to newcomers before they attend.
 

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College Lake is one of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust's flagship nature reserves. This thriving nature reserve supports BHFCollege Lake is one of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust's flagship nature reserves. This thriving nature reserve supports more than 1,000 different wildlife species. The venue is ideal for a Naked Heart Walk as it is a circular self-guided walk on a gentle footpath with way markers. There is a shop, ample parking and toilets. These walks are clothing optional and you are welcome to complete the walk by yourself or join with others. There are three walks to choose from:
“Time Trail”: 1 ¾ mile which takes you through the geology and history of the Lake “Bird Trail”: ¾ mile past five bird hides with different views of the lake “Wild Trail”: a full 2 miles to circumnavigate the Lake (allow 1 hr). You are welcome to bring binoculars and cameras, but no photographs of people without their explicit consent. The event is for over 18s only.
Due to its popularity, and as a special concession to us, the venue will close early to the public but we must not arrive in the car park before 5:15pm. You are welcome to get undressed in the car park but valuables are left at our own risk. Registration starts at 5:30pm. The shop will remain open until 7.30pm but the site must be cleared by 8pm (when it gets dark). There is a local pub a few minutes’ drive away if you arrive early or as a venue for afterwards.
Tickets are limited to a maximum of 50 attendees, so early booking is recommended.
The tickets prices: with options for British Heart Foundation (BHF)
£15 with an attempt to raise funds for BHF £25 to include a donation for BHF £35 to include a larger donation to BHF Notes:
Two motorized mobility vehicles “trampers” are available, but you need to check and reserve one direct with collegelake@bbowt.org.uk saying you are attending the NHW. The shop will be open until 7.30pm where you can buy cold drinks and snacks. You can bring your own food onto the site. Due to the wildlife on site: no dogs are allowed except assistance dogs. Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.
Any questions: nigel.newman@bn.org.uk
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/nature-reserves/college-lake
Post Code: HP23 5QG
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Tickets for this event are sold through Eventbrite. You will be able to purchase tickets from Eventbrite by following the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/college-lake-nature-reserve-naked-heart-walk-tickets-1455040989769

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The Sunnybroom swim is scheduled for the first Saturday of the month and operates all year round at the Bridge of Don Pool in Aberdeen. AB22 8RR.
Cost is £14.
Please contact the Sunnybroom Secretary before your first visit, either by email: sunnybroom@hotmail.com or by phoning: 07794 711 627

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Blackpool & Fylde Sun Club
BN Member Club but also open to non members. (ALL GENUINE NATURISTS) first timers always welcome. Contact:
Phone George on 07763 472677. (e-mail chairman.bfsc@gmail.com or PM George Booth)
No need to book, just turn up. Please be prompt and bring ID if it is your first visit.
Poulton YMCA Swimming & Fitness Centre
Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Blackpool, FY6 7HJ.
Come and join us for a couple of hours in a warm, friendly and safe environment. We currently only have have the use of the pool and seating area. The spa is closed until further notice.      
Don't forget to come along to the nearby Thornton Lodge pub afterwards to finish off the night. Still not sure? Just come along to the pub and meet us from around 9:10pm. (Now selling cask ales).
It's usually the first Saturday of each month. (Sometimes a week later in November). If you are travelling a distance, please check the website.
Time: 7pm-9pm Prices: £8/person
Please check our website for regular updates.
www.blackpoolandfyldesunclub.co.uk 

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