FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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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…
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Best neoprene accessories for open water swimmers
Swim socks, fleece-lined caps and baselayers: as temperatures drop, we review some of the best neoprene accessories (and natural rubber…
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Does my age affect how I acclimatise to cold water?
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi answers this reader question about cold-water swimming
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Winter is a restorative time for our rivers
The drop in temperature means more than cosy jumpers and hot drinks; it plays a vital role in restoring balance…
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Vindication and value
Mercedes Gleitze’s famous Rolex Oyster heads to the auction block
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Open water testing strips
SwimSense from Sundfœrr is the first quick-response water testing strip designed specifically for wild swimmers – giving results in seconds,…
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From first dip to ice mile
Finding your 'why' in winter waters, by psychologist Lexi Tinkler
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Shoulders fit for swimming
Efficient swimmers need strong, mobile shoulders, says personal instructor Liz Lowe
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Gritty Rascals Swimrun Coniston
For his first swimrun in seven years, Jonathan Cowie took on a 47+km race in the Lake District
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Sophie Etheridge’s UltraSwim
What happens when you have an event team that is made up of swimmers, endurance athletes and coaches alongside a…
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Why winter swimming indoors matters
When outdoor temperatures drop, indoor pools become sanctuaries for swimmers who want to maintain their training without battling the elements,…
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Why should you swim long distances?
Exploring your motives for swimming longer distances will help you make more of the experience, says Simon Griffiths
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How to layer up after a cold swim
With numb fingers, damp skin and scant shelter, it can be hard to get dressed and warm after a cold…
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Ice swimming in the Arctic Circle
Since her first icy plunge, Faustine Fourré Avramidis has discovered a community of ice swimmers across the globe and has…
