Swim & Soul
A guided pause in nature
Price: Donation Only / Suggested £99 person
No one is turned away on the basis of affordability
When: By arrangement
Find clarity and connection amidst the beauty of Swaledale, in the Yorkshire Dales.
Swim & Soul is a donation-only invitation for individuals and couples navigating relationship conflict, potential breakups, or personal struggle. I offer a safe, kind space to be heard, to be genuinely met, explore your feelings, and find perspective.
Having emerged from my own period of break-up with greater health and grounding, I now offer the same kindness that helped me heal.
Your 3-4 hour session, starting in Reeth, Swaledale, includes:
· A safe, confidential space for deep listening and curious conversation.
· A walk through the stunning, soul-stirring landscape of the Yorkshire Dales.
· The optional invitation for a refreshing wild swim in its plentiful rivers and waterfalls.
· Warm hospitality with shared hot drinks.
This is a gentle, unrushed half-day of gorgeousness—a chance to slow down, be held in nature, and discuss what works. You are welcome to simply walk and talk; swimming is entirely optional.
If you, or someone you know, could benefit from this opportunity, please get in touch.
A warm and friendly welcome awaits.
Testimonials
J said this…
“I spent a joyful weekend with Les in August 2025 after a particularly challenging 18 months that devastated my whole family. The period saw my child being registered disabled and receiving emergency medical intervention 3 times, twice in life threatening circumstance. My husband being stranded in a mental health crisis as he was unable to cope. Then my relatives judge, blaming and shaming me for my daughter’s plight. I was lost, I was alone, I was scared and Les caught me and has every day since. He did this by meeting me where I was and connecting with my soul. Les you are a legend. If you didn’t save a life you have changed many lives for good”
H said this…
“I recently joined Les on a wonderful day in the beautiful Swaledale, walking, dipping and talking.
Les has an incredible gift of being able to create a welcoming and safe space from the moment you meet.
His intuitive listening skills, and empathic nature allow for deep conversation to flow naturally as you walk by rivers, sitting immersed in nature.
Having someone truly hear me on a soul level in a non judgemental and embracing way was truly exactly what I needed. Les is able to feel into the words used, and dip below the surface to gently allow for diving deeper into feelings and unspoken words. This helped me to uncover previously unnoticed emotions, behavioural patterns and also repeating patterns in relationships. Les was able to gently guide me through these realisations in a Way that allowed me to make sense of why this may have been occuring, and able to set realistic expectations of myself and ways to overcome and change these patterns.
Enjoying a coffee at the end of the session allowed us to conclude a wonderful day out in stunning surroundings.
Before we met, I was feeling lost, unheard and appreciated. I left our day feeling like I had really been heard, appreciated and valued. I felt uplifted, energised and have a much more positive vibe again.
Following the session, I have taken time to allow my emotions to settle and re-evaluate certain areas of my life, feeling strong enough to speak up and set boundaries where needed.
What Les offers is truly special. He is an incredibly gifted soul, able to gently listen and guide in such a beautiful way. Add in the stunning surroundings, Les's extensive knowledge of nature and wild swimming, what he offers is wonderfully unique and a very much needed experience.”