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Join us for a wild swim

We are pleased to be partnering with Open Water Swimathon, Secret Adventures, Adventure Uncovered and This Way for a series of swims in some of London’s best outdoor swimming spots.

First up join Jonathan, Ella and Jo at the West Reservoir for a morning of technique advice, race day preparation and stroke analysis. We have teamed up with Open Water Swimathon to offer 10 lucky Outdoor Swimmer subscribers a morning of swimming and post-swim chat over some refreshments. The event takes place at West Reservoir, Stoke Newington from 7.30am – 10am on Sunday 11 August. To be in with a chance of attending this unique event simply subscribe to Outdoor Swimmer today. Get your first 3 issues for just £5. All existing subscribers will automatically be entered into the draw.

On 14 August Join This Way, Adventure Uncovered and Jonathan and Jo from Outdoor Swimmer magazine for a mid-week swim in Hampstead Heath ponds plus a post-dip picnic in the park. The free event is the second ‘Evenings to Explore’ event. Register here.

Finally, on 16 August join us and Secret Adventures for a lake swim, then cocktails and beers around a campfire at the beautiful West Reservoir. A swim and outdoor adventure in the heart of the city. More details here.

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Jonathan Cowie is our former editor. He is a year-round skins swimmer with a particular love of very cold water. He has competed in ice swimming competitions around the world. He is a qualified open water coach with a particular love of introducing new swimmers to the open water.