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Sarah Thomas: Marathon Swimmer
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas recounts childhood memories of playing in the water near her grandparents’ small cabin on a large…
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Peterborough Lido and the legacy of Walter Cornelius
Outdoor swimming under the gaze of a legendary Latvian lifeguard. Jack Bright uncovers the fascinating stories behind Peterborough Lido.
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Everything changes with clean water
Could you swim to support WaterAid and help bring clean water to deprived communities? When communities get clean water for the…
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I swam a marathon for WaterAid!
Kasia completed the WaterAid Swim Marathon challenge in 2022, swimming in 15 different open water locations I have been lucky…
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What was Roger Deakin really like?
Roger Deakin, the author of Waterlog, is credited with being a driving force behind the revival of outdoor swimming. But…
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How to use a pull buoy
Pull buoys can help with coordination and arms-only training, and can also make for a very relaxing, even meditative swim.…
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Move of the month: dumbbell overhead press
This exercise increases the strength of our shoulder by working the deltoids.
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How to keep your shoulders healthy
Swimming specialist physiotherapist Alex Ewart looks at what works and what doesn’t for preventing shoulder injury.
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Son of the Sea
Maisie Bartlett talks to children’s fiction author Richard Pickard about ocean adventures, representation and identity – and being born with…
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A Life Aquatic
Hannah May shares her memories of swimming as a family and discusses the merits and methods of introducing young children to…
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Let’s play
Outdoor swimming is inherently spirited, joyful and fun, helping us connect with our childhood selves, with nature and with our…
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How do I stop feeling dizzy when swimming?
Dizziness is a common issue with swimmers who are transitioning to front crawl, but how can you adjust your head…
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Second all-female relay swim across the Bristol Channel
The Langland Sharks, an all-female relay team, swam through the night to complete this challenging crossing between England and Wales.
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“I swam 1km in every Irish county in one weekend”
On 16 June, endurance athlete Damien Wildes embarked on an extraordinary swimming challenge – to swim 1km in each of…
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Capturing water as our constant companion
Wading into sub-zero degree water with a large format camera might not be everyone's idea of fun, but it enables…
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Hats off to Jule Harries, who’s completed her One Hundred Hats swimming challenge!
Charity swimmer Dr Jule Harries has completed her One Hundred Hats Challenge, undertaking 100 open water swims while wearing a…
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How to calm first event nerves
Signed up for your first swimming event and feeling nervous? We share some top tips for overcoming those pre-event jitters.
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What’s your favourite river?
To celebrate the new Rivers issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine, we asked the Outdoor Swimmer team to share their favourite…
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Henley Swim Festival: “a day to celebrate all things swimming”
Meeting swimming friends old and new, swimming your first open water mile or challenging yourself to a four-mile challenge: Outdoor…
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Lido hopping: a swimming and cycling adventure on Dartmoor
Anna Hattersley runs Ashburton Swimming Pool on the edge of Dartmoor, after saving it from closure with a group of…
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Listen out for underwater sounds
Whales and dolphins aren’t the only underwater sounds to listen out for on your swims, try tuning into the rasp…
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Common Minke Whale
Susanne Masters introduces us to the Common Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), a ‘small’ whale that reaches 8-9m long.
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Lido guide: Sea Lanes Brighton
Author of The Lido Guide Emma Pusill heralds the opening of a brand new 50m open air pool – the long-awaited…
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Swimming in rivers: how dangerous is it?
Conservation experts The Rivers Trust report that only 14% of rivers pass good ecological health, while no rivers pass good…
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The best wild swimming walks in the Lake District
Author and swim guide Pete Kelly shares his favourite swim-hikes from his new book, Wild Swimming Walks Lake District.
