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Ideas for a family break with teens near freshwater swimming and riding

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MyMossyLawn · 12/07/2026 10:25

We are making a last attempt at a family break away with slightly reluctant teens this summer. Where might I find the following:

•either camping or other accommodation, anything considered
•walking distance to a swimmable lake, river or other freshwater swimming (pond, reservoir etc)
•riding / hacking for experienced as well as more novice riders
•walks in beautiful nature, any terrain
•decent mobile coverage

Any ideas, please?

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VividDeer · 12/07/2026 10:28

Tregoyd mountain riders has amazing hacks in a beautiful area. There is freshwater swimming in locations in Wales. BUT low water levels really affecting water quality at the moment

MyMossyLawn · 12/07/2026 11:00

Ah, that's great (and not too far to travel!), thank you. Good point about water levels. There's a sweet spot somewhere between low water level risk and the risk of sewers overflowing when there has been wetter weather. I'll look into Tregoyd!

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VividDeer · 12/07/2026 18:30

I loved riding there. No road work and nice horses.

If you go to Wales you might like here
https://springvalleylakes.co.uk/

Langorse lake. Not tried here, but think there is also riding
https://www.llangorselake.co.uk/

Cantref near Brecon also does treks. Not as good as tregoyd.

Or Trans Wales, if you want a real adventure. Although availability may be tricky now and weight limit 12 stone as all Welsh sec d so quite small

https://www.transwales.com/

Spring Valley Lakes

Spring Valley Lakes, Glamping and Camping, Paddle boarding, canoeing, SCUBA, licensed bar.

https://springvalleylakes.co.uk

Cornishmumofone · 12/07/2026 19:16

Stithians Lake in Cornwall has camping; there are lots of riding schools in the area and mobile coverage seemed ok.

Or you could try the New Forest Water Park.

Silverbirchleaf · 12/07/2026 19:21

Uk or abroad?

Lake Annecy fits your fresh water swimming.

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