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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.
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The Great British Skinny Dip is back
Do you like a cheeky dip in the nip? Then why not add the Great British Skinny Dip to your…
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Swimming spot: Livermead Head and the Hindu Temples, Torbay, Devon
Devon authors Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce have published a new guidebook to magical swims in Torbay. Here they share…
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Swimming spot: Oddicombe and the Juliet Cave, Torbay, Devon
Devon authors Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce have published a new guidebook to magical swims in Torbay. Here they share…
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Swimming spot: Anstey’s Cove to Redgate Beach and the hidden pool, Torbay, Devon
Devon authors Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce have published a new guidebook to magical swims in Torbay. Here they share…
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How swimmers can protect their skin from the sun
Protecting your skin from the sun while outdoor swimming can be challenging. Read our guide to how to protect your…
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A swim from Hurst Castle to the Needles
Kate Steels pilots a new swimming challenge, raising an astonishing amount for a cause close to her heart. Rowan Clarke…
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World’s End Swimmers
Cold water and feminine strength, photographer Ana Elisa Sotelo captures the world’s southernmost swimmers. By Rowan Clarke.
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What does it feel like to nearly drown?
Lea Millett-Clay had a near-drowning experience as a seven-year-old child, living in South Africa. In 2022, she took part in…
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Move of the month: Bent-over row
This move helps strengthen and stabilise the shoulders, and protect from repetitive overhead movements in front crawl.
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The Great Sportsman: William Henry Grenfell
The 1st Baron Desborough, William Henry Grenfell left a lasting legacy in open water and Olympic circles. Elaine K Howley…
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Black Bean and Avocado Smash Quesadillas
In the run up to the Great North Swim, the UK’s biggest open water swim event, sponsors Arla share their…
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Sea hiking: A step towards sea swimming
Sea hiking could be a stepping stone into sea swimming for those who are not yet confident. Both energetic and…
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Testing the limits with novelist J.H. Mann
Writer J.H. Mann on the epic ocean challenge that inspired his new thriller.
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The Tidal Year
A new book, The Tidal Year, follows swimmer Freya Bromley attempting to swim in every tidal pool in mainland Britain.…
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Lido Guide: Jesus Green
Jesus Green, the 100 yard pool in Cambridge, turns 100 years old this summer. Author of The Lido Guide, Emma…
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Training plan for your first open water mile
Take on your first open water mile with this simple 12-week training plan from Olympic open water silver medallist Keri-anne…
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Wild swims in Greece
Sam Firman and Nick Hooton, authors of Wild Guide Greece, share a selection of their favourite Greek swims.
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Event review: Scottish Winter Swimming Championships
Rowan Clarke heads to Loch Tay for her favourite winter event: the Scottish Winter Swimming Championships
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Review: Swimming tech
From water cameras to swimming headphones, we review the best gadgets to enhance your outdoor swimming adventures.
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A short daily yoga and breathing practice
These restorative yoga poses allow you to explore your breath from different angles, says Liz Lowe.
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Footwear for outdoor swimming
It's a good idea to give our feet some protection when outdoor swimming. Here we share some footwear options.
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Move of the month: Donkey Kicks
Vivienne Rickman is your guide to a move that strengthens lower back muscles and promotes good posture – an ideal…
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The underwater world we see
From jellyfish to a gravestone(!), adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge shares some of the strange things she's encountered in the water.
