We are delighted to be able to bring you a variety of sessions which aim to accommodate all levels of Wild Swimmer. If you have not yet started this amazing outdoor activity and would like a helping hand to get started, we would love to support you in your first endeavours. In a time when we need it more than ever, wild swimming connects us to all things good in this world (well a lot of them) - the people around us, nature, and perhaps most importantly ourselves. Not to mention the endless health benefits for mind, body, and soul. So let's get into everything you could ever want to know about this weird and wonderful exploit. There is something scary, daring, and even a bit mischievous about wild swimming. It's exhilarating in a unique way, especially in cold water. There are no rules and often no people around. Whether you're after a solitary commune with the sublime or a unique adventure with mates, wild water swimming has something for everyone.

Another book about the social and cultural aspects of swimming, exploring our relationship with the water. Not one I’ve yet had chance to read but it could be worth a look. Swimming Studies Due to our history, our land was carved up and every bit of it was assigned an owner. However, we are now able to access even some private land including “mountains, moors, heaths and downs”. These aren't necessary on shorter day swims. Save the money and spend it on an extra few ciders at the pub after. An unusual story about an encounter that Lynne Cox had with a baby grey whale when swimming off the California coast This is basically gold dust for the budding adventurer. Of course, this doesn't mean that you can just do whatever you want and venture anywhere but it does open up a whole world of responsible adventure.The Environment Agency (EA) rate the quality of bathing water in England for specific locations (look to SEPA for Scotland, NRW for Wales, and the DAERA in Northern Ireland).

After learning to run and writing a successful book about it, Heminsley sets her sights on sea swimming. This books stands as a cheery account of the trials and tribulations of going from landlubber to proficient swimmer. There’s a twist though, Alexandra commences IVF treatment, which fails and fails again. A winter of sea swimming helps ease the pain and trauma. A house work section permits you to exercise from the finest comfort of your property, probably experiencing a favourite anime above television as A highly debated question with an interesting answer. Basically nothing. Freshwater swimming would technically be in freshwater as opposed to the ocean, but they are all essentially wild swimming.

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Like most things, the hardest part is just before you begin. So here are a few pointers to get you going. Wild swimming opens up previously inaccessible worlds allowing you to get up close and personal with unseen habitats and wildlife. Y ou can actually join us on our Hike and Wild Swim the 1000 Lakes trip if you want to swim here too. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 gives us the right to access certain areas of land. This is commonly referred to as the Right to Roam or Freedom to Roam. It grants us permission to parts of the country without having to use paths. experience scarcity of your energy. The most effective Home fitness space is designed remembering the actual

Well, your gramps just called it ‘swimming', but everything sounds better with ‘wild' in front of it. It's not just camping, it's wild camping. It's not just tiddlywinks...it's wild tiddlywinks...see, works like a charm. Use boots / shoes if needed - most of the time they aren't but be especially cautious when you can't see the bottom as all sorts can be hanging around on the bottom - shopping trollies, sharp plastics, glass, etc.

The story of Captain Webb, the first person to swim across the Channel. A short but interesting read. Swimming to Antarctica by Lynne Cox Use some nouse as to when's a good time to go only sporting your birthday suit though. Night-time skinny dipping swims are especially good for obvious reasons. Steve Munatones is a bit of a legend in open water swimming: he founded the Open Water Source and came up with the concept of the Oceans Seven– the swimming version of the Seven Summits. I suspect his book is well worth a look.

Now is a fantastic time to embrace wild water swimming as our waters are the cleanest they've been for many years. 92.4% of our bathing waters were at Good or Excellent status in 2018. In 1995 over half would have failed. - The Environmental Agency As part of the competition to win a bundle of wild swimming books, we asked outdoor swimmers to tell us their favourite reads about water or nature. The competition generated great conversations and we have added many books to our “must read” list.That being said, part of the thrill of swimming outdoors is the rush from the cold water. There is something freeing and natural about going skins, but just do whatever you feel comfortable with. There is also more of a psychological almost philosophical benefit to paddling around in chilly temperatures. It teaches you the power of doing something challenging. To accept things as they are. And how not to lose your shit when things get uncomfortable. After a few swimming sessions, you'll have convinced the scardey cat upstairs that it's just a bit of cold water, you're not gonna die, and you look fabulous in those speedos. There is a certain mystique to swimming in the wild. It provides a new perspective, even on places you've seen a million times. Nature is ever changing, unlike the inside of a swimming pool.