The Great Wirral Dip is a fun, community-focused seaside event bringing people together along the beautiful Wirral coastline for a memorable mass sea dip in support of awareness, wellbeing, and local causes. Whether you’re taking the plunge for charity, personal challenge, or simply to be part of the atmosphere, the event promises a fantastic day filled with community spirit, laughter, and plenty of brave faces heading into the water together.
Open to all ages and abilities, The Great Wirral Dip celebrates everything people love about the peninsula — fresh sea air, coastal scenery, and a strong sense of local community. Spectators, families, and supporters are all welcome, making it not just a dip, but a full day of encouragement, connection, and shared experience on the shore.
This event is at 1pm on 4th July, at Wallasey Beach Club, Coastal Drive, CH45 3PZ.
High tide is 8.4m at 14:20.
Wallasey Beach Club will do all that they can to ensure that this is an accessible event, to get up onto the footpath but this is depends upon weather and sand blowing in.
The footpath is accessible from Derby Pool Car Park, CH45, 3QS.
Action Against CCS will be present, and will be pleased to meet you! We may even have some members participating!
We have been recommended by Wallasey Beach Club to include this statement:
Important Note:
Safety Notice
ACTION AGAINST CARBON CAPTURE & STORAGE (AACCS)
Community Dip – Safety Notice
Saturday 4 July 2026 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thank you for attending today’s community dip.
This is a voluntary community event. While AACCS has taken reasonable steps to promote a safe and enjoyable gathering, all participants enter the water entirely at their own risk.
Please read the following safety information before entering the water.
Children
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied and actively supervised by a responsible adult at all times. Parents and guardians remain fully responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the children in their care.
Water Safety
Even on a warm day, the sea can be extremely cold.
Please be aware of the risk of cold water shock, which can affect anyone regardless of swimming ability. To reduce the risk:
- Enter the water slowly and allow your body time to adjust.
- Do not jump or dive into the water.
- Never enter the water alone. Swim or paddle with others wherever possible.
- Stay within your own abilities and avoid venturing into deeper water.
- Leave the water immediately if you feel cold, faint, short of breath, experience cramp or feel unwell.
Do not enter the water if you:
- Have consumed alcohol or drugs.
- Feel unwell or have a medical condition that could affect your safety.
- Are unsure of your swimming ability.
Please also be aware of:
- Changing tides and sea conditions.
- Slippery rocks, seaweed and uneven surfaces.
- Other water users, including boats and paddle craft.
Wear suitable footwear where appropriate and protect yourself from the sun by drinking plenty of water, using sunscreen and taking breaks in the shade.
Emergency
If you witness someone in difficulty:
- Dial 999 immediately and ask for the Coastguard.
- Do not enter the water to attempt a rescue unless you are trained and it is safe to do so.
- Alert an AACCS event volunteer, who will assist in directing the emergency services to the location.
Organiser Disclaimer
This event is organised by Action Against Carbon Capture & Storage (AACCS) as a peaceful community gathering.
Participation in any water-based activity is entirely voluntary. AACCS, its directors, volunteers and representatives cannot accept responsibility for any injury, loss, damage or illness arising from participation, except where liability cannot be excluded under applicable UK law.
By choosing to enter the water, participants acknowledge that they do so of their own free will, accept responsibility for their own safety, and agree to follow this safety guidance throughout the event.
Thank you for helping us ensure this is a safe, enjoyable and respectful event for everyone.While our meet-ups are designed to encourage group dips and shared experiences, each participant is responsible for assessing their own fitness and comfort level before entering the water. Open water conditions can vary, and it is essential that every dipper evaluates the environment for safety and suitability. For guidance on safe open water swimming in the UK, please refer to resources from the RNLI, Swim England, and the National Water Safety Forum.”
There may be camera crews and photographers capturing images at this event. Your presence constitutes your permission to be filmed or photographed and that your likeness may be used as part of a record of the event and ongoing promotion or publicity of the aims of ACTION AGAINST CCS only. This permission is granted in perpetuity and across all media.
If you would prefer NOT to be captured in these images, please let us know and we will do our best to ensure that your image is not used.
By taking part, you acknowledge and accept these terms.
