The “wild swimming” trend — aka open-water swimming, or taking dips in lakes, rivers, streams or even the sea — isn't exactly new. Still, it has been increasing in popularity over the past decade, ...

While wild swimming during the depths of winter might seem like a slightly mad idea, it's a pastime that's becoming hugely popular. In fact, part of the ritual of this slow living hobby often involves ...

It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but more and more Brits are swapping chlorinated indoor pools for the exhilarating, mind-altering thrill of a bracing cold-water dip. Whether you prefer to stay ...

Are you getting caught up in the wild swimming craze? Almost 10,000 people are searching Google for wild swimming every month ...

Let me be clear: back when I worked at a fashion magazine in central London, I never imagined for a second that I’d join that alien breed of people who charge into the Atlantic in midwinter with the ...

Wild swimming may evoke images of rugged dives into icy waters, but in Scotland, locals elevate the experience into an art form. As a Canadian accustomed to the dramatic landscapes of the Great White ...

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 ...

Closer to the road, Blea Tarn offers an accessible entry point for less experienced swimmers, with parking nearby and scenic walks to enjoy post-swim. Lake Bassenthwaite, quieter than Ullswater or ...

FOUR years ago, Sally Rodgers would never have imagined starting her mornings in the freezing Atlantic. Today, she can’t ...