FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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What swimming events are we looking forward to in 2026?
From ice swimming to the balmy blue Adriatic, an end-to-end lake swim to dipping toes back into event swimming after…
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New Year’s resolutions for outdoor swimmers
Doing a 2-minte litter clean before a swim, learning more about your local river, getting involved in citizen science: what…
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Your swim spots
Thank you to all our readers who shared photos of their swim venues, wild swimming spots and communities for our…
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Lake Bled: a fairytale swim
One of the most beautiful swim destinations in the world, Lake Bled plays host to an exciting swim event for…
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A midlife swim through Iberia
After receiving a ‘Death Calendar’ Mike Bright and his partner Em decided to embrace life and head on a swimming…
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Don’t let your swimming goggles go mouldy!
Mould isn’t just unsightly, it might be doing you harm, says Simon Griffiths
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What’s better – swimming 30km in a river or 30km in the sea?
Ben Lane did some thinking and devised a plan to swim and compare 30km by river and 30km by sea.…
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Arabian adventure: swim-trekking in Oman
Ella Foote joined SwimTrek in the Middle East and enjoyed so much more than she ever imagined…
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Ice swimming with Stephen Gould: expert guidance, inspiration and practical tips
Watch our webinar with ice swimming expert Stephen Gould – we cover preparation and safety, training and what to expect…
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I survived: Ana Little-Saña’s story
US marathon swimmer Ana Little-Saña tells us her experience of taking on the Catalina Channel crossing – a swim that…
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Shouldering on… continuing our two-part dive into shoulder mobility
Personal trainer Liz Lowes shares the second part of her shoulder rehabilitation guide
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Your guide to festive fitness
Christmas can be a tricky time for anyone who likes to train regularly. Fitness coach Vivienne Rickman shares her advice…
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Waris Mills sets new HK360 record
With a time of 10:35:58, British-South African swimmer Waris Mills has smashed the HK360 record in a 45km circumnavigation of…
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Top tips for festive dips
Christmas morning dips, New Year's Day swims and loony dooks: are you joining a madcap dash into the sea this…
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The Festive Dip List 2025
What better way to clear your head after Christmas than to run full pelt into the sea? Plan your swim…
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Where does swimming fit in your life?
Simon Griffiths shares some thoughts on swimming, training and life
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Rest, reflect and reset this winter
With all the excitement and buzz around winter swimming, it is easy to forget that these cool, dark months are…
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Jharna’s special venues
Access to safe and natural water is what makes a swimming venue special for Jharna Kumawat, from savouring local favourites…
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Girls Dips: a joyful community
After a big swim event Lowri Jones felt a gap in her swim routine and longed for a group to…
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See the film: SAS work with swimmers to deliver a message to parliament
while highlighting what's wrong in the river, did Surfers Against Sewage overlook the beauty of Thames swimming?
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WIN £500 off Zest Life Yoga & Swimming Retreats
We’re offering you the chance to win £500 off a Zest Life Yoga & Wild Swimming Retreat in one of…
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Love in a cold climate
Rowan Clarke finds out how cold water can pour warmth into a marriage – and into our living rooms via…
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Holding water
Rowan Clarke finds out how swim venues have become key to outdoor swimming
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Is it better to swim wild and free or pay to use a venue?
Venues make outdoor swimming more accessible, inclusive and sustainable, says Simon Griffiths
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Why gift experiences? Our top 5 gift ideas
Looking for the most thoughtful, meaningful and sustainable gifts this season? We explore why the best presents don't always come…
