Winter swimming events
Cold Water Swimming,  EXTRA,  FEATURES,  November 2024

Chilly challenges

Rowan Clarke takes a tour of this year’s winter swimming events, competitions and challenges

Have you set your sights on any cold water challenges this winter? We’re not talking about those amazing feats of human endurance like ice miles, but the sublime, ridiculous and utterly joyful chilly thrills that bring together the winter swimming community. From fancy dress relays to earning badges, it feels like we’re back to pre-Covid levels of winter swimming fun.

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