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London Calling
John Weller and Lola Culsán, passionate swimmers and authors of new guidebook Outdoor Swimming London, share ten of their favourite…
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Post-swim recipe: Mushroom and lentil ragu
Warm up after your swim with a flask of mushroom and lentil ragu – perfect with a big chunk of…
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Swimming spot: Three Shires Head, Peak District
Suzie Wheway of Peak Swims is your guide to a lesser-trodden walk to Three Shires Head, where you can enjoy…
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The best flasks for outdoor swimmers
Robust enough to withstand knocks on the beach and riverbank; study enough for cold hands to grasp; and able to…
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Swimming spot: O’Sullivan’s Cascade, Kerry, Ireland
The Salty Sisters share one their favourite places for a waterfall walk and dip, backdropped by lush forest in the…
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Move of the month: Lateral squats
Vivienne Rickman is your guide to a lower-body exercise that's ideal for breaststrokers.
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This is my Alaska
Inspired by a dream holiday in Alaska and a jubilant dip in Ullswater, reader Magdalena Maklakiewicz-Evans decided to start her…
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An evening with Jasmine Harrison
Last summer, Jasmine Harrison became the first woman to swim the entire length of the UK from Land's End to…
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How can I train for speed when cold water swimming?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten has advice for cold water swimmers who want to continue their sprint training through the winter.
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New petition launched to prevent pollution at Teddington Lock
Thames Water recently announced plans to abstract water from the Thames close to where the Teddington Bluetits swim and replace…
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Post-swim recipe: Ranjan’s Chana Masala
Anna Southwell of Loves Cafe shares this authentic Chana Masala recipe cooked by Ranjan, an asylum seeker taking part in…
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Swimming spot: Afon Llugwy and Llynnau Mymbyr in Snowdonia
Swim guide Vivienne Rickman chooses two glorious places to swim in Snowdonia: Llynnau Mymbyr and a delicious pool in the…
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IISA 5th World Championships: Team Ireland report
Team Ireland sent 34 swimmers to the fifth edition of the International Ice Swimming Association World Championships.
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IISA 5th World Championships: Team GB Report
The fifth world championships of the International Ice Swimming Association took place in Samoëns, France, between 12 and 15 January…
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Trends in Outdoor Swimming 2023
Do people change their swimming habits in winter? What is the most common motivation for swimming outdoors? And is our…
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A guide to candlelight meditation
This candlelight meditation by Liz Lowe is a lovely practice to bring calm and clarity.
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Pre- and post-swim rituals for cold-water swimming
For a safe and enjoyable cold water swimming experience, it's helpful to establish some pre- and post-swim rituals. Jonathan Cowie…
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Swimming spot: Hurst Point Lighthouse, Hampshire
Enjoy a sea swim with a picture-postcard view of Hurst Point Lighthouse on the Hampshire Coast.
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Breathing when swimming: nose vs mouth
The mental and physical health benefits of cold water swimming are well known, but did you know we can also…
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Open water skill: Night swimming
Exploring the world by night is a sensory overload. Robbed of sight, our other senses come to the fore: the…
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What happens to your body when you go cold-water swimming?
Cold-water enthusiast Jonathan Cowie talks to Dr Susanna Søberg about what happens to your body when you go cold-water swimming,…
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Post-swim recipe: simple cookies
These moreish cookies take little time to prepare and are ideal for sharing among friends after a cold dip.
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Swimming spot: Black Moss Pot, Lake District
Suzanna Cruickshank is your guide to the high temple of places to wild swim in the Lake District
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A year of full moon swimming
When a bout of Covid left her unable to celebrate her 40th birthday on New Year's Eve, Menna Jones decided…
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How to avoid neck pain in head-up breaststroke
Swimming coach Cassie Patten shares her tips for avoiding neck pain during head-up breaststroke.
