Based in Saint Austell, Cornwall, Salty Swims runs cold water swimming sessions aimed at supporting mental health and general wellbeing. The focus is on getting into the sea and feeling the benefits of a dip, with coastal retreats also offered.

Cold water swimming groups like this are a good way to build confidence in open water while enjoying the outdoors and the company of others. Sessions are usually welcoming to newcomers, so it helps to check the details and any health guidance beforehand.

Cold water swimming

Wellbeing focus

Coastal retreats

Health questionnaire

Salty Swims offers cold water swimming sessions and coastal retreats for health and wellbeing in Saint Austell, Cornwall.

Salty Swims

Set in Saint Austell, Cornwall, this leisure centre brings swimming together with a wide mix of activities under one roof. Formerly known as Polkyth Leisure Centre and run by Better, it offers a spacious, well equipped gym alongside its pools and a range of leisure options for keeping active.

As well as swimming, the centre covers activities such as fitness classes, badminton, squash, tennis, soft play and ice skating, plus junior and senior sessions. A public pool of this kind is a good option for lane swimming, family visits and learning to swim in a supervised setting.

Swimming pools

Well equipped gym

Wide range of activities

Family friendly

Senior activities

Flexible memberships

St Austell Leisure Centre in Cornwall offers swimming pools, a gym and a wide range of sports and family activities.

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