Take a 'dip' on the wild side
DAFT DUNKING
at Amport Trout Fishery
WE ARE OPEN AGAIN FOR SOME WILD SWIMMING.
The lake levels are back to normal after the lovely rain we have been having. The water is again crystal clear and flowing.
WHAT WE DO,
HOW WE DO IT
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WHY DO WE DO IT
Wild Swimming is all the rage and it's fully understood why - it has amazing effects on your mental health and general well-being.
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At Amport Trout Fishery, we are a relaxed group of swimmers and are often called DAFT. Hence the name DAFT DUNKERS. Swimmers (Dunkers) don't really swim but rather dunk or paddle around in the lake.
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A lot of people could be put off by wild swimming as there are groups into serious 'length swimming' ie: doing it for exercise. Here we don't do it for exercise - we do it for fun and all the health benefits that go with submerging yourself in icy cold water!
Dunkers paddle around and chat and have a laugh.
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The feeling after a little DUNK is AMAZING!
About the Lake
The beautiful lake was 'hand made' as was the site was old watercress beds until it was dug up to make a crystal clear fishing lake. The lake is spring-fed and not fed by the river so there are no impurities in the water. There are steps that have been put in place to allow people easy access into the lake, this also protects the lakeshore. Amport Trout Fishery is the name of the site and lake and it is stocked with rainbow trout that anglers fish to take home to eat.
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A group of local ladies, from the village of Amport, started swimming in the lake at the beginning of 2020 and have continued to swim every week. Everyone has noticed the positive effect this has had on their mental health and would like to share this with others who are daft enough to dunk!
NEW - DUNKING FOR KIDS
Introducing some kiddies dunking on weekends SUMMER ONLY
HOW IT WORKS
To join the 'daft dunking' group there is a monthly subscription of £20 per person or pay as you go - £5.00 per session.
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This 'membership' entitles you to one 'dunk' a week.
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DUNKING DAYS:
Tuesday at 13h30
Friday at 13h30
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Sometimes there are other days added as it is very flexible as long as there aren't any fishermen to disturb. If there are a lot of dunkers this may be increased to two sessions a day.
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All sessions must be booked– walk-ins are not accepted.
Waivers must be completed when signing up for membership – this only needs to be done annually.
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Steps into the lake
Contact
PHONE NUMBER:+44 (0) 1264 771233
Please feel free to contact me (Tess) by phone or email. Or alternatively, fill in the form below, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
