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Discover outdoor swimming destinations through the eyes of swim explorers. From British gems like Cornwall and the Lake District to exotic locales like Greece and Mexico, swimmers share their magic spots. With inspiration and practical tips, find your next memorable swimming holiday.

Best books for wild swimmers

Whether you want to discover new wild swimming locations, pore over nature writing at its most lyrical, lose yourself in…
Weekending: Oakhill Ponds

Weekend escapes with a swimming opportunity – this month Ella Foote heads to Oakhill Ponds, Somerset, for a cool dip…
A swimming cruise in Poros, Greece

Mariana Santos joined Olympian Ioannis Drymonakos for a week of swimming around beautiful islands and across hidden bays
Weekend swim retreat: Creeside, Dumfries & Galloway

Abi Whyte heads to an overlooked part of Scotland to explore its rivers, lochs and coast, and for a much…
Northumbrian rivers and Roman remnants

Susanne Masters seeks rivers, waterfalls and Roman remnants on her wild swimming holiday in Northumberland.
Seaweed creations

Ella Foote heads to Dorset seeking seaweed and sea swimming and to learn how to create a lasting memory from…
Weekend swim retreat: Buck’s Coppice, Dorset

Yvonne Turner, our Head of Brand Partnerships, enjoyed a swimming weekend in Dorset with her husband, Ali, and children (George,…
A swim under the midnight sun

Matt Newbury travelled to Lapland with his husband Aaron and friend Queenie to take part in a truly unique swim…
The Coastal Cafe Guide: Eating on the edge

From coffee and pastry horse boxes to street-food trucks and gourmet seafood bars: The Coastal Café Guide has got your…
Weekending: Pier House, Charlestown

Weekend escapes with a swimming opportunity. This month Ella Foote heads to Pier House, Charlestown for sea dips and pub…
The Lido Guide: Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool

Emma Pusill, author of the newly updated The Lido Guide, lets the train take the strain and finds that an…
Fit for a poet: a swimmer’s guide to Lausanne

Jo Tinsley hops on the train to Lausanne, Switzerland, to explore its lakeside beaches and open-air pools
Top 6 wild swimming walks in Eryri

Emma Marshall, author of a new guide book Wild Swimming Walks Eryri/Snowdonia shares six of her favourite swim-hikes in the…
9 wild swims in the South West

Daniel Start, author of the newly expanded Wild Guide South West, selects his favourite wild swims in the West Country.
Weekend swim break: Yorkshire Spa Retreat, North Yorkshire

Digital editor Abigail Whyte had a birthday to remember at this natural spa retreat in the North York Moors.
Bog swimming in Estonia (no snorkel required)

Ella Foote discovers the secret to staying young forever and why Estonia should become your next swim destination.
Top tips for overseas swimming events

Simon Griffiths shares some practical tips to help you get the best from your swimming trip abroad and avoid some…
Swimming spot: Escape to the Lake, Worcestershire

Digital editor Abi headed into rural Worcestershire to visit a new lake retreat where she experienced a Yoga, Sound Bath…
10 SUP and wild swimming adventures in Wales

Lisa Drewe, author of 'Paddle Boarding Wales', chooses her favourite places to SUP in Wales – all great for wild…
“My first swimming holiday transformed how I swim”

When an injured knee ruled out Alison Radevsky's chances of relying on her usual breaststroke on her swimming holiday in…
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
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…
A new app for wild swimming

NOWCA has released premium features for NOWCA Wild, a new app for exploring wild swimming locations, tracking your swims and…
Weekend swim retreat: The Roundhouse, Wye Valley

Hide away in this romantic spa retreat in the Wye Valley, complete with a rooftop swimming pond and waterfall.
Wandering Ireland’s wild west

Mountain hikes, lake swims and foot-stomping live music around every corner, Killarney’s Wander Wild Festival has something for every kind…