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Discover outdoor swimming destinations through the eyes of swim explorers. From British gems like Cornwall and the Lake District to exotic locales like Greece and Mexico, swimmers share their magic spots. With inspiration and practical tips, find your next memorable swimming holiday.
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Swims of the unexpected
Jonathan Cowie shares his most memorable swims around the world, from an icy skinny dip in Sweden to a jungly…
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Wild swim retreat: Elmley Nature Reserve
Ella Foote discovers unexpected beauty and wild adventure on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.
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Weekend swim retreat: The Good Hotel, London
Looking for a London weekend break with a swim in the Thames? Ella heads to The Good Hotel in the…
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New Spring yoga and wild swimming retreat in the Lake District
The Zest Life Yoga and Wild Swimming Retreat promises guided swims in amazing swimming locations in the Lake District as…
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Swimming spot: Court Farm Lakes, Gloucestershire
Digital journalist Abi went to chat to co-founder of Court Farm Lakes, Nix Barnaville, about her exciting new swimming hub…
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Weekend swim retreat: The Boathouse, Cornwall
Ella Foote enjoys a windy weekend in north Cornwall with a swim outside her bedroom window.
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The Islands of Guernsey: Dive into a wild swimmer’s playground
The Islands of Guernsey have it all: sandy beaches, rocky coves and tidal pools. Take time to explore in all…
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Florida Springs revisited
With over 700 springs in central and north Florida, there is an abundance of publicly accessible swim spots to fill…
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New app for finding swimming spots in the UK
A new app that allows users to upload swimming spots for the outdoor community to see and explore has launched…
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Weekend swim retreat: The Samling Hotel, Lake District
At The Samling Hotel in the Lake District, Ella Foote enjoys a cool dip in Windermere followed by an award-winning…
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Swimming to Freedom
In September 2023, Matt Newbury and his friend Queenie Martin attempted to swim from Robben Island to Cape Town, a…
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Into the wilds of Eryri
Abigail Whyte joined Ray Farr and Jade Evans-Scott for a swimming and Pilates weekend in Eryri (Snowdonia), exploring its rivers,…
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The Italian job: a swim across the Strait of Messina
This summer, Matt Newbury enjoyed a 'legendary' swim across the Strait of Messina, between the island of Sicily and the…
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Swimming spot: Keeper’s Pond, Monmouthshire
Enjoy a lofty lake swim with views of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) followed by a sauna on the water's edge.
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New cold-water swimming retreat in the Lake District
Rothay Manor, a boutique hotel in Ambleside, is launching a new series of cold-water swimming retreats this winter, focusing on…
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Swimming watercolours in County Mayo, Ireland
From golden lough swims and yellow flat periwinkles to pale turquoise seas and grey skies, County Mayo’s swims are drawn…
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ReWild Swim Club, Gloucestershire
Nestled in rewilding land, tucked into the meandering course of the River Severn, is a hidden space where you will…
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Best books for wild swimmers 2023
Whether you want to discover new wild swimming locations, pore over nature writing at its most lyrical, lose yourself in…
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This little piggy went to Essex
So much more than a bed a breakfast, but not as impersonal as a hotel, Ella Foote heads to Piglets…
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Somerset Swim Retreats
Simon Griffiths took a weekend off racing for some welcome rest and recreation in the South West of England… but…
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Swimming in Zürich
The most obvious appeal for swimmers in Zürich is the lake: 40kms long and just 3kms at its widest point,…
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Swim hikes in South Wales
Nia Lloyd Knott shares a small selection of her favourite swim hikes in the Brecon Beacons and Gower from her…
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A wild swimming adventure in the Hebrides
Ella Foote travels to the Isle of Mull for a summer swim adventure with Wild Hebridean Swimming.
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Tricks of the mind: swimming in the Faroe Islands
Ben Lane undertook a magnificent swim in the Faroe Islands. Here he shares the mental and physical challenges of exploring…
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How to plan a river swimming route
A long and lazy river swim under the dappled light from riverside trees is a quintessentially summer pastime. Jonathan Cowie…