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 ...

There is a growing body of research on the physical benefits of going for a dip in chilly water, but now researchers are ...

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, ...

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 ...

For many of us, New Year’s Day is spent nursing a hangover on the sofa. But for thousands of brave souls across the UK, the ...

Members of the Bluetits Chill Swimmers head into the sea for a cold dip. Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Bluetits Chill Swimmers Jumping into a frigid lake, pond or ocean may not appeal to everyone, but ...

A woman from Ullswater says she is “the happiest she’s ever been” after retiring and conquering her lifelong fear of deep ...

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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 ...