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Get into the flow
Editor Ella Foote is also an open water swim coach, outdoor swim guide and teacher. This month she encourages us…
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Swimming seeps into British culture
Ella Foote dives into a new exhibition celebrating swimming, floats through a lecture about faith and learns about the history…
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Starting out – basic guide to swimming outdoors
Getting started with anything new is often the hardest part but with little kit and some basic knowledge you can…
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Discover the wonder of winter in Estonia
While many countries endure winter, Estonians celebrate it. Ella Foote heads to snow covered Estonia to understand why it should…
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Read our Events Guide 2025
Pop the kettle on, grab a highlighter pen and get ready to be inspired to set a new challenge or…
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Trentino beyond the snow
Northern Italy is famous for its snowy mountain range and ski resorts, but there is much more on offer at…
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UK Cold Water Swimming Championships 2025
More than 700 swimmers from across the world gathered at the UK Cold Water Swimming Championships at Tooting Bec Lido…
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IISA World Swimming Championships 2025, Molveno, Italy
It wasn’t just ice that was broken at the sixth IISA World Championships in Molveno, Italy, many ice swimming records…
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Beta Cottage, Suffolk: a place to swim, rest and create
Planning swim holidays and trips yourself can be tricky when there are so many wonderful places to stay in the…
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Weekend swim break: Cedar Manor, Lake District
Ella Foote heads to Cedar Manor, Windermere, for an indulgent afternoon tea, fell walks and cool dips in lakeland tarns.
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Portishead Popsicle Party
Portishead Popsicle is a highlight in many swimmers’ calendars and for the second time Ella Foote plunged into Portishead Open…
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Weekending: Oakhill Ponds
Weekend escapes with a swimming opportunity – this month Ella Foote heads to Oakhill Ponds, Somerset, for a cool dip…
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Seaweed creations
Ella Foote heads to Dorset seeking seaweed and sea swimming and to learn how to create a lasting memory from…
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Weekending: Pier House, Charlestown
Weekend escapes with a swimming opportunity. This month Ella Foote heads to Pier House, Charlestown for sea dips and pub…
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Bog swimming in Estonia (no snorkel required)
Ella Foote discovers the secret to staying young forever and why Estonia should become your next swim destination.
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Swim safe, swim without your ego
Often the most dangerous thing about our swimming is ourselves. Ella Foote changes her approach to long-distance swimming.
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Why does it always rain on me?
Is red sky at night really a shepherd’s delight? If cows are sitting down, will it rain? These questions and…
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This booty was made for walking
Ella Foote heads to the hills with Every Body Outdoors and realises how having the right kit can completely change…
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Guernsey: That island feeling
With French influence and British culture, Ella Foote discovers that Guernsey is a perfect destination for swimmers who like a…
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Weekend swim retreat: The Pierhouse Hotel, Argyll
Editor Ella Foote heads to Argyll in Scotland for loch dips and serious seafood at the Pierhouse Hotel
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Wild swim retreat: Elmley Nature Reserve
Ella Foote discovers unexpected beauty and wild adventure on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.
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Open water swimming goggles vs open water swimming masks – which should I choose?
While open water swimming goggles are lightweight, adjustable and streamlined, open water masks can offer a better fit, a curved…
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Swims that shaped me: Ella Foote
Much like books we've read, places we've visited and people we've met, our swim experiences shape us. In this new…
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Weekend swim retreat: The Good Hotel, London
Looking for a London weekend break with a swim in the Thames? Ella heads to The Good Hotel in the…
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Deakin & Blue bring deadstock to life
From one swimsuit to a successful sustainable brand and stylish swimwear collection, Outdoor Swimmer meets Deakin and Blue founder Rosie…
