We have come across a secret weapon, a local lady who is inspired by finding new places to swim and dip and finds even more pleasure in sharing these gems with fellow swimmers, like us.
Today our secret weapon directed us towards, what can only be described as a magical pool in the River Dart. So deep in places that it was pitch black and shallow enough in others to see the peaty rock that formed the river bed. Situated in the heart of the woodland it is covered by trees allowing shards of sunlight to sparkle through onto the water making it even more magical. I felt like I was part of some lovely secret and surrounded by nature in it's purest form. My words aren't doing it justice but I feel totally inspired.
There is nothing more wonderful than submersing oneself in cold river water and swimming upstream towards a waterfall challenging you to swim into it's bubbles. Oh magic magic magic magic magic.
Today I remembered why I love swimming so much, when you find a secluded dipping spot where you can be totally alone or surrounded by like minded friends whilst also being colder than you are used, life takes a sudden up-turn for no explainable reason.
I will return to this spot, without a doubt and I am now on a mission to explore every inch of our gorgeous River Dart. What an honour to live right by it and to have discovered others who want to know and swim in every bit of it!
