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- Roger Deakin’s memory lives on
A walnut tree sapling from Roger Deakin’s Suffolk home, Walnut Tree Farm, has been planted at John’s Water on the Blickling Estate, which featured in Waterlog. - New 84km distance confirmed for Sweden’s longest swim race
This August, swimming buddies Helén Runger and Niclas Renman will swim the length of Lake Vidöstern (21.5km) four times in a row – a total distance of 84km. - Stellar lineup of WOWSA nominees
Melanie Barratt, Andy Donaldson, Neil Agius and Caitlin O’Reilly among an inspiring array of open water swimmers shortlisted for this year’s WOWSA Awards. - Get involved: The Big Swim 2025
It’s not just about plunging into cold water – The Big Swim is about connection, courage, empowerment and community. Here’s why we’re getting involved – and how you can too. - A unique vision for a community pool
Health worker Amy Morris wishes to create geothermal swimming pools in the middle of the Cotswolds, allowing swimmers to take a dip all year round. We spoke to Amy about her unique vision. - Caitlin O’Reilly: word’s youngest Ocean Seven swimmer
An ultra-marathon swimmer from New Zealand has got herself in the Guinness World Records after becoming the world’s youngest person to complete the seven big channel swims, known as the Oceans Seven - January in the swim community
NOWCA reminds winter dippers to swim safely with the help of their handy app, and Mental Health Swims is on the lookout for new swim hosts. - Diving into 2025 with a dip a day for the homeless
A group of fundraisers in the north of England are having a dip a day throughout January to help tackle homelessness in the UK. - Take part in our Outdoor Swimming Survey 2024
How do you swim? Where? Who with? To build a picture of Outdoor Swimming in 2024, we’re asking swimmers everywhere to take part in our Trends in Outdoor Swimming survey. - Can we make London’s rivers swimmable?
The London Assembly Environment Committee is investigating the question of how to make London’s rivers swimmable through a series of meetings with experts, a call for evidence from interested individuals and organisations, and a survey - The Festive Dip List 2024
What better way to clear your head after Christmas than to run full pelt into the sea? Plan your swim with our Festive Dip List 2024. All you need to do now is work out your fancy dress. - Vote Ella for ‘Outdoor Personality of the Year’!
We’re so proud of editor Ella Foote for being nominated ‘Outdoor Personality of the Year’ for The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2025. Want to see her win? Get voting!