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Ice Mile Extreme
After a three-year delay Becca Harvey conquered an ice mile swim in Loch Insh, Scotland. A film has documented her…
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The story behind our ‘rest & reflection’ cover by Beth Squire
Woodland bathing, feeling immersed in nature and embracing the simple joy of swimming outdoors: Beth Squire shares the story behind…
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Book review: The Crossing
In the run up to his first Channel crossing, veteran charity athlete Gyn Marston reviews The Crossing: the curious story…
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Ice swimmer beaten by a flight of stairs
In the morning, adaptive athlete Sophie Etheridge took her first ever ice swim, posing with the obligatory ‘holding a piece…
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The texture of water: an essay by Anna Koska
Illustrator Anna Koska reflects on how the "cool embrace" of the sea helped her feel cocooned and safe in her…
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Reflections and intentions for 2023
We asked the Outdoor Swimmer team, contributors and our community to share reflections on 2022 and their open water intentions…
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Take the Outdoor Swimmer Christmas quiz 2022
2022 was a year of great lake swims, a much-anticipated lido opening and more North Channel crossings than you can…
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The Swimmer: “There’s no ego or judgement, just warm company”
The Swimmer is an informal swim-run from north to south London, taking in the capital’s best parks, pools and ponds…
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Watch our Q&A with real life witch Dr Rebecca Beattie
In our last Outdoor Swimmer patron event of the year, editor Ella Foote speaks to Dr Rebecca Beattie, a Wiccan…
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30 gifts for swimmers
Kit bags, kids jelly shoes and cosy core warmers: the Outdoor Swimmer shop has gifts for all types of swimmers…
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Listen to endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh on a new podcast
Endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans, Lewis Pugh talks about his role as an advocate for the ocean,…
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Tales from the WaterAid Swim Marathon
As the WaterAid Swim Marathon wraps up for another year, we talk to two swimmers about the experience and consider…
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Are you a strong enough swimmer to do an event?
For your sake, and that of your fellow swimmers, take a moment to consider if you're ready for that event…
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Yoga for open water swimmers – Part 1
Part one of a series of yoga exercises to help improve your swimming both physically and mentally
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6 wild swimming spots in the south Lake District
From England’s largest lake to small tarns nestling under fells, the South Lakes has something for everyone.
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Lake Geneva calls the Crawlers
The Kingsdown Crawlers take on a five-person relay swim in Lake Geneva, completing the 78km length in 26 hours and…
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Meet Lynne Cox
In the first of our new series of Outdoor Swimmer patron events, veteran long-distance swimmer Lynne Cox shared stories of…
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Swimming and grief
Rachel Hall never considered swimming as a therapy, until a sudden loss four years ago.
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Wild swimming walks in Devon and East Dorset
Swim in a bend of the River Otter, on unspoilt beaches and beside willows in the beautiful River Stour. Sophie…
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Wild Swimming: How to spot a clean river
The state of UK rivers is a hot topic in the media, but are they safe to swim in? Dip…
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The lido initiatives helping to improve accessibility for swimmers
Emma Pusill reports on the positive changes happening at lidos despite the practical difficulties of increasing accessibility
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Photo gallery: The underwater wonders of the UK’s seas
The Marine Conservation Society shares a selection of ocean photography showcasing the incredible animals on the UK's shores From the…
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Thames Swimming – Teddington Lock to Molesey Lock
The Thames is not often as clear of traffic as this How swimmers can reduce the risk of collisions on…
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Swimterview: Lucy Jones, author of Losing Eden
Missing the great outdoors and wild water? Ella Foote chats to Losing Eden Author Lucy Jones to discover why nature…
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5 minutes with author Jini Reddy
Ahead of the paperback release of Wanderland: A search for magic in the landscape, we catch up with author Jini…
