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Plunge into ice swimming competition
Ice swimming is no longer a niche pursuit reserved for polar adventurers. Across the UK, swimmers are bridging the gap…
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We’re swimming 60K in November! Will you do it too?
We, the Outdoor Swimmer team, are excited to be joining the world's most ambitious virtual swim – #SwimTrek60K
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Guildford Lido celebrates winter opening with free open day
Outdoor Swimmer attended Guildford Lido's open day to run an 'Introduction to Open Water' session
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Mental Health Swims announces closure after six years of community impact
Mental Health Swims, the volunteer-led community that has supported thousands of people across the UK through inclusive, peer-led swimming meetups,…
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Lake Windermere complete!
Mental Health Swims Community Engagement Manager Sarah Groves has conquered the length of Lake Windermere. She shares her final report.
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Want a healthy brain? Develop your swim skills!
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi reveals how developing new skills in swimming does wonders for your mental health, memory and your brain's…
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Ankle mobility for swimmers
Building ankle strength and flexibility can literally propel your swimming technique, supporting a more effective kick, says personal trainer Liz…
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No comparisons
While Jharna Kumawat’s love of cold water swimming grew organically, her swim development only really began after her Channel relay…
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A deep dive into menopause
Did you know October is Menopause Awareness Month? Wondering why we need such an event? Swimmer and holistic practitioner Louise…
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Manacled men
A recent record event builds on the lengthy history of swimming while handcuffed.
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Gym swim training: a beginner’s guide
When starting out, the goal is less about heavy lifting or complicated exercises and more about building a solid base…
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October in the open water community
Mental Health Swims announces new Swim Together partnerships and NOWCA reveals how anyone can start their open water journey at…
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Using the pool to develop swimming in autumn
As the mornings get cooler and darker, the pool suddenly becomes more appealing this time of year… so how do…
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Outdoor swimmers who have lived experienced of psychosis wanted for a new study
Are you an outdoor swimmer who has lived experience of psychosis?
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The real cost of swimming
As the popularity of outdoor swimming increases, so does the number of places where you have to pay to swim.…
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Advocating for change
It doesn’t take much to accommodate those with disabilities at events, says adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge
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Swim through winter with us!
Join our 4-week course via Zoom and WhatsApp to help you make the most of winter swimming - with Simon…
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My TrygFonden Christianborg Rundt swim in Copenhagen
Denmark lover Steve Marshall shares his experience of taking part in the TrygFonden Christianborg Rundt – a swim around the…
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Ricky Holmes’ English Channel relay
Bluetit swimmers are now taking on the Channel in relay crossings. One swimmer, Ricky Holmes, shares his story and how…
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Swimming laid bare
What’s it like to take part in a swimming event with nothing but your bare skin? British Naturism’s writer Dugie…
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The campaigning mermaid: Lindsey Cole
This month, ‘mermaid’ Lindsey Cole is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for longest distance swum using a mono…
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Go wild, go west: Bantham Mini-Swoosh
Rebecca Hilton headed to Level Water’s Bantham Mini-Swoosh with her 12-year-old daughter – find out how they got on
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Best changing robes 2025: tried and tested by outdoor swimming experts
With autumn water temperatures approaching, now is a good time to invest in or update your changing robe. Our outdoor…
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Elite athletes are swimming length of River Thames demanding action on the sewage crisis
Eight world-class and Olympic swimmers representing the UK's four nations are swimming 200km in relay from the source of the…
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Why going long and slow is good for your health
Long distance swimming is one of the best ways to build not just stamina in the water, but a foundation…
