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Wild swimming in London and southeast England

Natasha Sones, outdoor adventurer, wild swimmer and author of Swimming Wild in South East England, shares six of her favourite places to dip

The beautiful part of the country that comprises London and South East England has many picturesque locations. Explore the various places to dip in London – one of the world’s greatest cities – glide between the skyscrapers at Canary Wharf or head to the lido in the middle of Hyde Park, home to one of the oldest swimming clubs in Britain.

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