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How outdoor swimming changed my life – and inspired my biggest challenge yet
From finding peace in the water to taking on the English Channel, Karen Bourke is swimming to help more children…
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Towel ponchos: supersoft cosiness
From cold-water dips to cosy comfort: digital editor Abigail Whyte tests Dryrobe's new Organic Towel Ponchos
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Weekend swim retreat: Watersedge, Worcestershire
Digital editor Abi finds a swimmer's haven on the edge of a Worcestershire lake
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Still looking for a swim challenge to motivate your training this year?
Here are two events to choose from that can transform your swimming into positive action helping make sure millions of…
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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…
