Our wild swimming books
Did you know that three of the Outdoor Swimmer team have published or been involved in the creation of beautiful books about wild swimming? If you’re looking to start a swimming library, why not start with these…
Swim Wild & Free: A Practical Guide to Swimming Outdoors 365 Days a Year
About the book: This was Simon’s pandemic lockdown project. He was commissioned by Bloomsbury Sport to write a book covering everything from getting started in outdoor swimming to adapting to cold water and how to become a stronger swimmer, whether you want to race or take on long distance challenges. The book also explores the health and wellbeing benefits of outdoor swimming and how to access them.
About the author: Simon Griffiths is the Founder and Publisher of Outdoor Swimmer. He launched the magazine in 2011, which was originally called H2Open Magazine, as an outlet for his passion for swimming outdoors. He also provides one-to-one support to swimmers through Swim Mentoring.
How to Wild Swim: What to Know Before Taking the Plunge
About the book: Ella is our Editor at Outdoor Swimmer and is incredibly knowledgeable. She is also a qualified coach and lifeguard, and runs guided confidence-boosting swims. She distils her expertise into this beautifully illustrated accessible book, giving you the knowledge you need to do the swims you want to do.
About the author: Ella Foote is a renowned outdoor swimmer and journalist; she has spent her entire life enjoying outdoor water. As well as leading the editorial, digital and experiential outputs for Outdoor Swimmer she is also Director of Dip Advisor, a swim guiding business helping people enjoy wild water, and teaches swimming to children and adults.
The Slow Traveller: An intentional path to mindful adventures
About the book: Written by our Gear Editor and former Editor of independent magazine, Ernest, The Slow Traveller is a call to change the way we travel. Exploring different types of destination and modes of travel, from road trips to epic train journeys – check out the chapter on journeys by water for inspiration on charting your own adventure over land and water.
About the author: Jo Tinsley is the Gear Editor and a writer for Outdoor Swimmer. A keen open water swimmer and long-distance walker, she loves seeking out lakes and lidos close to her home in the Mendip Hills, Somerset. She is the Editor of independent magazine, Ernest; former editor of Waterfront for the Canal & River Trust; and co-host of the Small Ways to Live Well podcast from The Simple Things.
Lonely Planet The Joy of Wild Swimming
About the book: Jo also contributed three chapters to this fantastic book diving into 60 of the world’s most joyous wild swimming spots. Packed with inspirational expert insights, immersive photography and essential trip planning tips, this remarkable book explores the open-water swims guaranteed to exhilarate, rejuvenate, restore and above all, spark joy.
About the author: Gear editor Jo has written about wild swimming and slow travel for Lonely Planet magazine, Countryfile, The Simple Things, Green Traveller, Sawday’s, The Guardian and The Independent.
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Outdoor Swimmer is the magazine for outdoor swimmers by outdoor swimmers. We write about fabulous wild swimming locations, amazing swim challenges, swim training advice and swimming gear reviews.
