We're putting on a little Halloween themed night swimming event, at the BF Adventures site. You'll enjoy a stunning swim, in this beautiful, sheltered old granite quarry. Swimmers will swim under a Waning Gibbous moon phase (offering 71% lighting), in an area that offers minimal light pollution. Night swims are an experience like no other. These swims offer a crazy sense of excitement, mixed with a deep sense of relaxation all at once. It's a feeling like no other...as well as lots of laughter and fun. "Thanks so much for an incredible experience...had a great time...The whole team were so lovely. What a fabulous event".

Entry includes the swim itself, the option of a sauna and post-swim Halloween-themed food and hot drink. 

DETAILS 

*Sauna swim options include a 30 minute sauna session over either the first or the last 30 minutes of each session. Please pay attention to which sauna session you've booked...ie. you have access to the sauna for the first 30 mins of your session and can then swim for the last 30 mins or you start off swimming for 30 mins and then have access to the sauna for the remaining 30 mins. 

5-6 SUNET/NIGHT SWIM SESSION : Provides a rare opportunity for participants to swim in the stunning quarry at BF Adventures (a quarry that isn't open to the public). Swim session lasts from 5 - 6pm (dusk finishing at 5.34pm), with the option of booking the quarry-side sauna. The sauna will be open throughout this 60 minute session. Sauna session available from 5-5.30pm and then 5.30-6pm. 

FOOD available directly after swim, in the communal area : Pumpkin & lentil Dahl, with spiced roast veg, served with Raita and Naan bread. All followed up with a delicious apple and blackberry crumble. 

6-7 PM NIGHT SWIM : Proper night swim. Session starts at 6pm and ends at 7pm. The sauna will be open throughout this 60 minute session. With first sauna session at 6-6.30pm, with last and final sauna session at 6.30-7pm. 

FOOD available directly after swim, in the communal area : Pumpkin & lentil Dahl, with spiced roast veg, served with Raita and Naan bread. All followed up with a delicious apple and blackberry crumble.

LOCATION/ACCOMMODATION

Follow postcode and road signs for parking. Exact parking What3words : ///hexes.civil.kitten

*Basic affordable cabins are available for small groups wanting to stay the night. Detailed options at the bottom of the page.

Red line shows the route in, towards Via Ferratta and the cafe. Red circle shows the location of the car park. The pink route is the route down to the quarry, changing rooms and sauna. Yellow circle 1 is the dining hall and yellow 2 the toilet block and hot showers. 

SWIMMING REQUIREMENTS

Swimmers need a brightly coloured swimming cap or colourful bobble hat (for any head-up swimmers). You won’t be able to swim in a dark or black swimming cap. Swimmers are required to wear a brightly coloured tow float. No tow float, no entry. We recommend the enviro-friendly range from Ulu tow floats. You'll also need to place a torch in the tow float, with fresh batteries. There’s no way of knowing how ‘fresh’ the batteries are. We’ll be satisfied provided the torch works before/during entry.

Each swimmer has to arrive at a designated time and attend registration. If you arrive late they may not be permitted to swim. A safety briefing will be conducted at registration. Swimmers will be told where they can swim, will be informed of the safety procedures, of the entry/exit point, first aid point and any additional information they’ll need to know. Swimmers will be counted in and out of the water, at the designated entry point. On exit, swimmers will be ticked off the register. If a swimmer exits the water at any stage, they will not be permitted to re-enter the water.

Swimmers have up to 30 minutes. They’ll be informed where they’re permitted to swim and where they’re not permitted to swim. The water safety team will be spaced out, to cover the entire swimming area. They’ll be on rescue boards and have head torches and additional back-up torches.

SUSTAINABILITY / ENVIRO-IMPACT

Whilst glow sticks do add to the fun and atmosphere of a swim like this, they're also single use plastic and create chemical waste. We would discourage the use of glow sticks and similar single use items at this swim. You're more than welcome to bring more environmental friendly alternatives.

Sauna Requirement/Info :

All persons engaged in sauna activities under the direction of the Insured or any person insured must be made aware of the following prior to use:
Do not use the sauna if you:
i.are pregnant or suspect that you could be pregnant; or
ii.suffer from heart disease, circulatory problems, high or low blood pressure, epilepsy, diabetes or if you are prone to fainting spells or dizziness or from any condition which may affect your reaction to heat or any condition which makes you unsure as to whether you should use the sauna.
Before entering the sauna :
i.allow your body to return to normal temperature if you have been exercising;
ii.change into suitable swimwear;
iii.remove any metal items (for example watches or jewellery); and
iv.remove any contact lenses and/or eyewear.
Whilst using the sauna :
i.drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids;
ii.take care when adding water to the stove; and
iii.if at any time you start to feel ill or discomfort, leave the sauna immediately and inform a member of staff or seek medical advice if necessary.