Wild swimming is defined as immersing oneself in the natural waters of lakes, rivers, and oceans, away from the structured ...

From glossy lakes to bubbling hot springs, here are five of the best wild swimming spots in California. The water at Smith River is so clear, said The Guardian, you can "watch shoals of native ...

but a tow float is far from a novice piece of wild swimming kit. 'Tow floats are the brightly coloured balloon-type kit that you can see floating behind a swimmer,' says Foote. 'They enable ...

who are always up for a wild swim, as well as the spontaneous encounters she has with others who share her passion. “The spot by the river where we often go is really popular, and you usually ...

Unsurprisingly, the top 10 was dominated by Scottish sites. Coming in first was Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine, with the ...

Each walk in Wild Swimming Walks is designed to be a full experience, not just a swim. “The walks in this book will take you to Bath, Malmesbury, Clevedon and Glastonbury, each unique in their urban ...

Water Minister Emma Hardy has said there will be a more flexible approach to monitoring wild swimming spots outside of the traditional bathing season from May to September, with safety and cleanliness ...