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London to get its first official bathing area on the River Thames
An idyllic stretch of river at Ham and Kingston could become London's first river bathing site on the Thames, thanks…
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“What keeps me coming back? Being treated like a queen”
A nurturing yoga and wild swimming retreat, Zest Life is perfectly placed for the recent rise in female solo travelers,…
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Lake Bled: a fairytale swim
One of the most beautiful swim destinations in the world, Lake Bled plays host to an exciting swim event for…
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Go Overboard: a swim for Ionian conservation
Digital editor Abi Whyte – with her mum for company – headed to ‘the Emerald Isle’ of Greece for a…
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Protection and connection in the water
Designed to keep water out while allowing sound in, SurfEars new ear plugs are built to last with minimal impact,…
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A transformational journey
With 100% success rate of getting her relayers across the English Channel, head coach of the Mencap Marvels Nikki Pope…
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Creating magic and mayhem
Singer-songwriter BE tells Abigail Whyte about her new single ‘Swim Through’, a song dedicated to women of the water showcasing…
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How to: Explore the open water in the UK this summer
With the right kit, planning and sense of exploration you can step out of your comfort zone, expand your swimming…
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Your summer swimming challenge is here!
This year's WaterAid Swim Marathon takes place 1 August to 24 October. Sign up today to take on this fun…
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Summer rituals for healthy skin and hair
With more exposure to UV rays and training hard in the sea or the pool, summer can be a testing…
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Weekend swim retreat: Ebba, Herefordshire
Digital editor Abi Whyte finds an idyllic swim retreat in the Welsh Borders, just a short drive from the famous…
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Supercharge your day of swimming
Nutrition plays a key role in a swimmer’s performance, recovery, and overall health. The Outdoor Swimmer team have been testing…
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Finding a zest for life in the Lake District
Digital editor Abi Whyte unwinds and recharges on a spring yoga and swimming retreat on the shores of Windermere
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How to prevent and treat Swimmer’s Ear: top tips from the swimming community
Swimmer's Ear is a common ear infection that afflicts wild swimmers and pool swimmers. In our recent survey we asked…
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Mermaid of the seven seas
Open water swimmers need to be ambassadors for our precious blue spaces, Oceans Seven swimmer Bárbara Hernández tells Abigail Whyte
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Which swimming wetsuit should I go for?
To help you narrow down your choices, the Outdoor Swimmer team headed to Clevedon Marine Lake to put four Orca…
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A green vision for our blue spaces
Abigail Whyte met Green MP and river activist Ellie Chowns for a swim and sauna at a new swimming lake…
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Stellar lineup of WOWSA nominees
Melanie Barratt, Andy Donaldson, Neil Agius and Caitlin O’Reilly among an inspiring array of open water swimmers shortlisted for this…
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A unique vision for a community pool
Health worker Amy Morris wishes to create geothermal swimming pools in the middle of the Cotswolds, allowing swimmers to take…
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Diving into 2025 with a dip a day for the homeless
A group of fundraisers in the north of England are having a dip a day throughout January to help tackle…
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Your icy swims: a wintry weekend across Britain
Anyone else missing the icy temperatures we had last weekend? We loved seeing your photos from across the UK, braving…
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Peace on Earth: meet the artist Andrea Hall
Our Christmas Gift Guide for Outdoor Swimmers features this gorgeous illustration by Yorkshire based artist Andrea Hall. She tells us…
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A momentous day: the March For Clean Water
Digital editor Abi Whyte joined 15,000 other blue-clad protestors for a defiant and uplifting rally in Parliament Square, London
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The Arun: a perfect open water challenge for first timers
In September, digital editor Abi Whyte swam four miles in the River Arun with spinal cord charity Aspire. A newbie…
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Weekend swim retreat: Creeside, Dumfries & Galloway
Abi Whyte heads to an overlooked part of Scotland to explore its rivers, lochs and coast, and for a much…
