About this Event
🌿 Wild Swim Adventure – River Usk with Angela Jones
A Green Event – Please refer to the Grading System at the top of the event page
About the Event
Join wild swimming specialist Angela Jones for a unique and inspiring Swim Adventure exploring the beautiful River Usk.
This immersive outdoor experience combines water safety, river awareness, and environmental respect — perfect for anyone looking to build confidence, improve technique, and connect deeply with nature.
🌊 What You’ll Learn
- Water safety essentials
- Water quality awareness
- Equipment tips
- Swimming technique and acclimatisation
- How to read the river
- Dip or distance swimming options
- Protecting and respecting the environment
Angela will share her expert knowledge gained from over 40 years of wild swimming in the Rivers Wye and Usk. She is fully qualified, insured, and deeply passionate about safe, sustainable river swimming.
🗓️ Meeting Time & Location
Time: 10:00 AM
Meeting Point:
Fenni Fach Road Long Stay Car Park, Brecon LD3 9AY
(200m up the lane from Fenni Fach Road)
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Look out for Angela’s mint-green “Swim Wild” VW van — your starting point for an unforgettable morning on the water!
🏞️ What to Expect
Discover the Upper Usk’s red sandstone rocks, peaceful stretches, and natural water flumes — all in a safe, high-quality water environment with over 18 months of water data monitoring.
This is a fun, friendly, and informative session open to all abilities (ages 16+), where you’ll gain new confidence, practical skills, and a deeper connection with the river.
👙 What to Bring
- Swim costume
- Towel
- Swim hat
- Water shoes
- Tow float (included)
- Wetsuit (available to hire for £5 – please request in advance)
- Drink bottle
- Warm clothes for after your swim
- Casual training kit to wear over your costume before swimming
(Please do not wear your wetsuit until ready to swim)
Wetsuits are available to hire (£5) or purchase (£20–£85) with prior notice.
❄️ 8 Benefits of Cold Water Swimming
- Boosts your immune system – increases white blood cell activity
- Gives a natural high – releases endorphins and lifts mood
- Improves circulation – enhances blood flow and adapts your body to cold
- Increases libido – supports hormonal balance and confidence
- Burns calories – your body works harder to stay warm
- Reduces stress – promotes calm and resilience
- Builds community – connect with others and share the experience
- Supports wellbeing during menopause – ongoing research highlights positive effects
💚 About Angela Jones
Angela has been swimming the wild rivers of Wales for over four decades, leading with passion, care, and respect for both swimmers and the environment. Her sessions focus on safety, confidence, wellbeing, and connection to nature — creating a truly memorable experience.
Open to all abilities (16+) | Tow floats included | Wetsuits available
Come and explore the wild beauty of the River Usk — safely, sustainably, and joyfully!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Fenni-Fach Road, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, United Kingdom
GBP 44.04
