Name: Sharrah Pool Guided Wild Swimming Walk
Start: 2026-03-22T10:00:00+00:00
Location: Dartmoor meeting at New Bridge

• Fully guided by a qualified & experienced guide
• Kit list & precise What3words location for parking and meeting provided on booking
• Meet and greet in car park
• Safety briefings and support throughout
• Stunning guided walk up the River Dart Valley
• Swim or dip in Sharrah Pool to suit you
• Warm up and relax while enjoying lunch or a snack and hot drink beside Sharrah Pool (bring your own) before the walk back
• Plenty of opportunity to take photos of your beautiful surrounding
• Approximate walk distance – 6km
• Approximate total time – 3.5 hours
Sharrah pool is a wild swimming gem found on the upper section of the River Dart. This glorious walk through the woods winds it was up the side of the dart with beautiful and ever changing views around each corner. The path is uneven and steep in places but fully worth the effort. Once Sharrah pool is reached there will be the opportunity for a dip or swim, depending on what you fancy. The pool is long enough to swim up and down with gently flowing water. Once dressed there will be time to warm up with a cup of tea (or drink of your choice), take in the beautify surrounding before beginning the return journey along the same path we arrived on. This walk is not to be missed, you will find yourself returning time and time again.
Terrain - This walk follows a path with rough terrain including sections with exposed tree routes, rocks and in places it can be wet. There are a couple of small streams to cross and one quite steep section, all of this will be taken at the pace of the group.
Who am I? Everything I offer is run by me, Cathy. I am a Wild Swimmer and someone who loves being outdoors. I have been lucky enough to have worked professionally in the outdoors for my whole career so I have lots of experience and plenty of qualifications. I create a relaxed and supportive environment and respond to you as an individual in all that I do. For more information on me please see my ‘About’ section.
This guided walk is suitable for those with prior experience of wild swimming or cold water immersion. You don't have to have lots of experience but you do need to have done it before due to the remote location of the pool. I also run an Introduction to Cold Water Swimming course in Plymouth if you don't yet have experience. 18+ only, for family wild swimming walks please get in touch. We will be out for approximately 3-4 hours in total and there will be plenty of opportunity to rest on the way.
Bookings must be made in advance via the website. Alternative dates available, for all dates please see www.cathyharshaw.com/book-online