Swimmers will have more flexible seasons for cold water swimming as part of the government's reforms to bathing rules. Outdoor swimming has "surged in popularity", said The Independent, but the rise ...

Plus, discover the wild swimming lakes where you can get a wood-fired pizza and hot into a sauna WILD swimming isn’t for the faint of heart, but taking a cold dip is definitely made easier when ...

Festive sea swims are pure joy – and also blow away the cobwebs, unite communities and raise money for charity. Here are some old (and new) favourites ...

‘Exposure to cold water also activates the vagus nerve, which can help lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve ...

Brits looking for a dose of staycation inspiration may want to consider a trip to Eryri National Park (Snowdonia), as its breathtaking landscapes are home to one storybook-worthy spot. Those who don ...

Forget massive chlorinated swimming pools, the hottest status symbol among wealthy landowners in the UK is now natural swimming pools — or ponds, as you might call them. The purpose-built garden water ...

For the past ten years Kim Hilton has been a regular and enthusiastic 'wild' swimmer, often taking dips along the banks of the River Wye near where he lives. 'There's something wonderful about wild ...

Wild swimming has grown massively in popularity in recent times. Not only is swimming outdoors a pleasant way to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and green leafy surroundings, it can also help to relieve ...

Here’s what everyone from top-level coaches to year-round ocean-dippers told us they’d love to unwrap on Christmas Day ...

WILD swimming isn’t for the faint of heart, but taking a cold dip is definitely made easier when surrounded by incredible scenery. On the Isle of Skye, there is a series of beautiful waterfalls and ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). There’s no better way to immerse yourself in nature than by going wild swimming. Every spot tells its own story: tidal pools fed by ...