Wild swimming: Campsites

Village de Chalets

• Chalet village edging Lake Mansigné in Pays de la Loire countryside
• Zoo de la Flèche and Château du Lude both 20 minutes’ drive
• Watersports and tennis at neighbouring Base de Loisirs de Mansigné

Campeggio Mare Pineta

• Direct access to the beach and a top spot for diving and surfing
• A 15-minute walk to the temples and ruins of ancient Paestum
• Shaded by pine and eucalyptus trees

Camperplaats Pontdyk

• Quiet and spacious motorhome pitches in the Frisian Lakes
• A 15-minute drive to Sneek; cycle to Langweer in 20 minutes
• Easy access from the A7; fishing, swimming and boat trips on site

EuroParcs Ossiacher See

• Family holiday park on the shores of Lake Ossiach, a mile from town
• Villach 20 minutes' drive; a short walk to the summer toboggan run
• Well-equipped chalets with access to lake beach and playground

Domaine de la Cabane Verte

• Family-friendly site on Lac des Settons, in the Burgundy region
• Lac de Pannecière half an hour’s drive; Beaune one hour and 20 minutes
• Playground and games room; restaurant; bike and paddleboard hire

The Devon Tipi Company

• Pop-up site on the banks of the Culm river in Stoke Canon
• A 10-minute drive to central Exeter or Devon Railway Centre
• River beach for wild swims; village pub and shop a short walk away

Ferme de L'Oadie

• Peaceful site on a Drôme organic farm five minutes’ drive from Die
• Horse rides available; Via Ferrata Chironne half an hour’s drive
• Pre-pitched bell tents and communal kitchen; farm produce for sale

Pentewan Sands Holiday Park

• Every day's a beach day at this 5-star holiday park in Cornwall

Creagan Station Tourers

• Peaceful touring park on the shores of Loch Creran in Argyllshire
• Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel 20 minutes’ drive; Glencoe 25 minutes
• Loch views and fishing from site; whisky pub five minutes’ drive

Centro Nautico 818

Eweleaze Farm

• Glamping on the Jurassic Coast

Vammen Camping

• Lively lakeside site with daily concerts at Vammen in Central Denmark
• Fyrkat Viking Museum 25 minutes’ drive; Legoland Billund 90 minutes
• Choirs and jam sessions; regional food; swimming, fishing and kayaking

River House Retreat Campsite

• Peaceful Lake District campsite on the banks of the Brathay river
• A mile from Ambleside and Windermere; Grasmere 15 minutes' drive
• Simple pitches with river access and gorgeous views

Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre

• Bunkhouse accommodation in the grounds of a waterside activity centre
• Caernarfon Castle 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Snowdon trails
• Indoor pool and food options on site; various activities to book

Betteld Sweden

• Fully furnished safari tent near Swedish lake on quite campsite