FEATURES

In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.

IISA British Ice Swimming Championships 2020: a bit too warm, but a whole lot of fun!

Joanne Jones reflects on the IISA British Ice Swimming Championships 2020 which were held at Sandford Parks Lido in Cheltenham.…
Where are you swimming this winter? And how to make the most of it.

Last week we tested some neoprene accessories, posted pictures on Facebook and asked what Outdoor Swimmer readers would be doing…
Tempted by swimrun? How should you go about adding running to your swim training?

Last weekend I ran 30km. It was the longest run I’ve done in about 30 years, and my legs let…
From Olympic trials to the Thames: finding a new direction in swimming

After taking part in the Rio Olympic trials I retired from competitive swimming, but I wasn’t done with the sport.…
A swimmer’s paradise on Ullswater

We sent Outdoor Swimmer team member Joanne Jones for a night in Another Place Surrounded by beautiful hills and glimpses…
Wild Swimming with Grey Seals

Being joined in the water by a seal is not something to fear, writes Susanne Masters
How to swim 10km with Marathon Swims

Last November I completed a 10km pool swim with Marathon Swims at the London Aquatics Centre. The event has a…
Our top 5 urban swim spots

You don’t necessarily need to travel to remote spots to enjoy outdoor swimming. There are many great urban swimming destinations…
Nominate your Outdoor Swimmer Unsung Heroes

Outdoor swimming is all about community, so we want to celebrate the Unsung Heroes who make a difference to your…
Nominate your Outdoor Swimmer Unsung Heroes

Outdoor swimming is all about community, so we want to celebrate the Unsung Heroes who make a difference to your…
What an incredible few days in the world of open water swimming!

Along with the rest of the world we watched in awe as Sarah Thomas completed the FIRST EVER 4-way English…
The Henley Swim Festival Blogs 2019: Ali (Part 3)

The Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival 2019 took place on 14 July. It was a fabulous day of river fun…
Oh the things you can do with a tow float!

Karen Parnell is a British Triathlon Federation Level 3 coach & tutor and a Swim England open water swimming coach.…
The Henley Swim Festival Blogs 2019: Emily (Part 3)

The Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival 2019 took place on 14 July. It was a fabulous day of river fun…
What’s coming up in the August 2019 issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine

Our August 2019 issue is at the printer and will be on its way to subscribers early next week (w/c…
Interview: Alexis Charrier. “I personally think that a swimmer adapts better to swimrun.”

Swimrun athlete Alexis Charrier was the cover model of the August issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine. We caught up with…
Gadding about in Gandia

John Weller and Lola Culsán join Spanish sea swimmers in an historic race from a golden beach to the sanctuary…
My Swim Story – Laura Hope Smith

Laura Hope Smith was inspired by the This Girl Can campaign to get into the water I’m currently sitting at…
What do we mean by outdoor swimming?

Outdoor swimming, open water swimming, wild swimming… what’s the difference? Outdoor Swimmer is a magazine for people who love swimming…
Bassenthwaite Swim Babes

Ella Foote joins a women-only group in the Lake District All the lakes and beauty in the Lake District and…
They are all mad in Doncaster

Sarah Hicks underwent a swimming conversion in South Yorkshire On a warm Friday in July last year I travelled a…
The Henley Swim Festival Blogs 2019: Emily (Part 2)

The Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival takes place on 14 July. It’s going to be a fabulous day of river…
Great North Swimrun 2019 – winning in the rain

Great Swim added swimrun to their programme in 2017 and it’s grown in popularity every year. With three distances to…
Swimming journeys – July issue of Outdoor Swimmer Magazine

Journeys can take many forms. In the July issue of Outdoor Swimmer Magazine adventurer Alastair Humphreys tells how his account…
Riding the incoming tide up the River Waveney

Last weekend’s Waveney Swim ticked a lot of boxes for me, not least that we swam upriver on an incoming…