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Swimming in Lake Malawi National Park
Lake Malawi – the world’s ninth largest lake covering an area larger than Wales – is where Dennis Lupenga learnt to…
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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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Swimming spot: Rhossili and Blue Pool, Gower
Walk through sand dunes to play in the waves at one of Wales’ best-loved beaches. Nia Lloyd Knott, author of…
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Swimming spot: West Beach, Berneray
Alice Goodridge, author of Swimming Wild in Scotland, is your guide to this beautiful Hebridean beach, famed for its white…
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Swimming spot: Eas Chia-aig Waterfall, Spean Bridge
Eas Chia-aig is a mesmerising double waterfall with a deep plunge pool at the bottom. Alice Goodridge, author of Swimming…
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Swimming spot: Loch an Eilein, Cairngorms
With its fairytale castle, mountain scenery and ancient Caledonian pine forest, Loch an Eilein is the quintessential Highland swimming location.…
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Spring Clean: the healing waters of springs
From geothermal spas to icy plunge pools, Rowan Clarke explores the clean, healing waters of springs.
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30 Bays in 30 Days
Liz Stonebridge established the ‘30 Bays in 30 Days’ sea swim challenge in Guernsey in 2013 to raise money for…
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The colour of cold: swimming in Cape Town, South Africa
With water temperatures averaging 13 degrees Celsius and air temperatures seldom above 32 degrees, Cape Town, South Africa, is a…
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Brave New Waters
Author and Wild Swimming Brother, Jack Hudson traded his freshwater dips in the UK for a salty life in Australia…
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The Isles of Scilly: a destination for all swimmers
From epic challenges to bay swims for beginners, the Isles of Scilly have routes to delight all kinds of swimmers.
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Swimming the cenotes of the Yucatan Peninsula
Writer and swimmer Becky Horsbrugh thought Mexico would offer white sands and turquoise seas, but instead she found joy in…
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A winter swimming adventure in Iceland
Lindsey Cole often claims she is useless in the cold, which made Iceland a strange choice for an adventure. But…
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Swimming on Scotland’s beaches
Stacey McGowan Holloway picks her top wild swimming spots from Scotland’s coast and islands, as featured in her guide book…
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A Highland fling at SwimWild’s WinterFest
Author and wild swimmer Emma Simpson persuaded her husband to join her for a long weekend in the Scottish Highlands…
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The National Park Print Shop
Jonathan Cowie takes a dip with artist Ian Battersby of the National Park Print Shop.
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Paradise in Penzance
Cool harbour dips and geothermal waters: Ella Foote explores this arty Cornish town.
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Swimming spot: Stickle Tarn
This out-and-back walk follows Stickle Ghyll to Stickle Tarn, where you will be rewarded not only with stunning views of…
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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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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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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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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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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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A cross-country swim along St Patrick’s Stream
Lose yourself in nature on this sleepy spur of the Thames. Paul Mackenzie from Adventure Swims pioneers a cross-country swimming…
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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
