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The best water sports equipment for outdoor swimmers
Fancy bringing a new water sports element into your outdoor swimmer adventures? We test the best water sports equipment and…
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Nine of the best swimming bikinis
Dive-proof, wave-proof and cut to allow freedom of movement in the water, our experts put nine swimming bikinis to the…
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How to swim a marathon (in 12 weeks)
In the run up to this summer’s WaterAid Swim Marathon, Gear Editor Jo Tinsley took on the challenge of swimming 26 miles…
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Best changing mats and sitting mats for swimmers
Designed to give you a clean, dry surface to stand on whilst getting changed, changing mats – and their larger sibling,…
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Space to pause and reflect
Swimming and walking in nature can both be transformative experiences, helping us to pause and reflect on parts of our…
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How to get started in swimcamping
If you love swimming and camping, expand your swim horizons with an overnight adventure and go swimcamping, says Colin MacLeod
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Stand up paddleboarding sessions are back at the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival 2024
Explore an iconic stretch of the River Thames with a paddleboarding session at the Henley Swim Festival (13-14 July 2024)
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Water, whisky, coffee – a cold water weekend at Glen Dye
Otherwise known as the Nordic Cycle, contrast bathing is a regime where you move between the heat of a sauna…
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Pickie to Pier Swim returns with original race route from 1910
The Pickie to Pier Swim returns to Bangor, Northern Ireland, on Saturday 6 July, with 200 participants swimming an original…
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Outdoor swimming kit we love this spring
Size-inclusive hiking and swimwear, protein-boosted breakfast cereal and a change robe designed with wheelchair users in mind: a round up…
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What to pack for swim hiking
The best outdoor gear for adventurous swim hikes is versatile, weatherproof and easy to pack and carry. Think lightweight hiking…
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Shepton Mallet Lido announces new cold water season
Shepton Mallet Lido is now open for cold water swimming, extending the season by eight weeks with plans to open…
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Skin care for swimmers: what does swimming do to your skin?
What are the effect of chlorine, sun and salt on your skin? And how can you take better care of…
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Open water swimming masks reviewed
Panoramic vision, optimum comfort and protection from wildlife and the elements: swimming masks can offer a real benefit to open…
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Period swimwear: does it actually work?
Does period swimwear actually work, and can you trust it? We speak to an expert and put three swimsuits to…
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How to swim a marathon (in 12 weeks): Preparation and motivation
Gear editor Jo Tinsley is taking on the WaterAid Swim Marathon – swimming 26 miles (42.2km) in 12 weeks –…
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Safety gear for wild swimming
A waterproof first aid kit, durable safety lights that clip easily to a tow float, marine whistles and a waist…
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How to recycle your swimwear
Sustainable and inclusive swimwear brand Deakin & Blue want your old swimsuits!
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What have you discovered in 2023?
As the year draws to a close, we asked the Outdoor Swimmer team, readers and followers to reflect on what…
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Announcing The Really Cold Swim Championships
Are you up for some really cold swimming this winter? Check out this new cold water swimming event, a joint…
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dryrobe® launches Adapt – a change robe designed with wheelchair users in mind
Leading outdoor change robe brand dryrobe® launches world’s first adaptive robe at the 2023 ISA World Para Surfing Championships in…
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The best long sleeve swimsuits and tops for outdoor swimmers
Whether for warmth, style or modesty, a long sleeve swimming suit or top can be a versatile addition to your…
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Outdoor Swimmer x Budgy Smuggler
As the sale of our limited edition Outdoor Swimmer x Budgy Smuggler swimsuit and trunks closes at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT, we…
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Does your hair suffer from regular chlorine or salt exposure?
We put TRIHARD’s hair care range to the test to see if it really does eliminate the negative effects of…
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New cold-water swimming retreat in the Lake District
Rothay Manor, a boutique hotel in Ambleside, is launching a new series of cold-water swimming retreats this winter, focusing on…
