Take your wild swimming to the next level!

Are ready to move up a gear and start to really swim in open water?

Five reasons to come on a Wild Swim Retreat this summer

Secret locations, homemade cake, Finnish sauna.... we've got the perfect recipe for a truly relaxing weekend.

We are hiring!

Do you love working outside and helping people to relax and have a good time?

Are you into your yoga, wild swimming and outdoor adventures?

Would you like to gain experience in running off-grid retreats?

Mountain Swimming Adventures in North Wales

North Wales is a brilliant destination for mountain swimming adventures, there’s a superb mix of mountain lakes, tumbling mountain rivers, and bonkers landscapes.

2025 Retreats at The Forge

Find out what is going at The Forge in 2025 with this handy month-by-month guide.

Three ways to enjoy wild swimming at The Forge this summer

Would you like to join us for a wild swimming experience this summer?

Here are three ways to enjoy the water with us:

People wanted for sauna and cold water research!

Together with Cardiff Metropolitan University, we are looking for eight men and eight women to take part in four sauna and cold water swimming sessions this autumn. We are interested in finding out how men and women may experience the hot and cold differently and in analysing the benefits for participants.