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, ...

There’s something undeniably magical about wild swimming. After miles on the trail, few things rival the feeling of slipping into a cool, natural pool surrounded by mountains, trees, or open skies.

Wild swimmers in England may soon benefit from extra protection from pollution after claims that the UK government plans to ...

Winter surfers and swimmers are set to be the big winners in plans to crackdown on the pollution of official water bathing spots and provide year round protection. Ministers have today launched a ...

Margate might only be an hour and a half away on the train, but Londoners could be about to have access to a sandy beach ...

A free wild swimming spot with a sandy beach could soon be on its way to Hackney. The old 14-acre Thames Water depot on Lea ...

Free-range swimming Open-water swimming, also known as "wild swimming," can take place in any large natural body of water: Oceans, bays, lakes and rivers all count. Its origin as a distinct organized ...

Swimming beneath an endless expanse of sky brings freedom and fun — and when the weather is hot, it’s the perfect way to escape the city and cool down. Whether you're a dawn dipper, lane legend, wild ...

But don't let the rugged nature of wild swimming fool you. The Fife Arms offers a five-star finish to your dip into Scotland's wild side. What sets this luxury hotel apart is its ability to merge the ...