Run Surrey Hills

A brilliant Intro to Cold Water Swimming at Ripley. Confidence giving and a wealth of knowledge left me fully prepared to start cold water swimming regularly and join in with local groups of experienced swimmers.
Fantastic support with help and advice throughout - going above and beyond to make sure that we were well looked after.
This course promised fun, which it definitely was but it was so much more than that. Not only did I feel safe and well looked after in expert hands, I felt completely CARED FOR by the team - in the excellent preparation briefing, the incredibly attentive session in the water and the excellent aftercare with the added bonus of delicious homemade cake!
I am so glad that I had the opportunity to try with and without the wetsuit - the sensation without it was amazing and I am converted to "skins".

If you are even vaguely interested in cold water swimming please sign up for this introductory session. It is great. The emphasis is on fun, inclusivity and learning all in a safe, beautiful environment. It's good for the soul.

What a fantastic experience, would highly recommend to anyone thinking of taking the plunge. Instruction was clear, I felt totally safe and looked after, whilst understanding I had responsibility for myself. The feeling of swimming in cold water is hard to describe but words such as empowering, elation spring to mind. Jude and Paul thank you for making it such a memorable day.

I did the 'Introduction to cold water swimming' at Rpley River Wey with Run Surrey Hills. It was a fantastic experience. Highly recommended. Very informative and enjoyable!

A great first swim. Jude and Paul are very welcoming and shared so much information. I have now joined a local group and had a swim last week.
Thank you :-)

Jude is a fantastic coach - I started by taking her beginner course, but then signed up to her guided runs, training plans and intro to river swimming, all of which were perfectly pitched and so much fun, as well as getting me further than I ever thought I could go. She is funny, honest and motivational and I look forward to many more adventures with her!

I did an introduction to cold water swimming with Run Surrey Hills. I found it so informative, confidence building and fun and I'd recommend it to anyone! I have since joined a group and go cold water swimming at least once a week and I absolutely love it! Thanks Jude!

Outstanding run leader and coach 👍 Jude really gets the best out of you by getting to know who you are, why you run and how far you want to go! Group runs are a fantastic opportunity for all to enjoy great company and have fun on some awesome trails, you wont be disappointed 🤩