Wild swimming

We spoke to wild swimmers from around the UK to uncover favourite places for a dip, from lakes, tarns, rivers and sea.

In our new Wild Guide book, Daniel Start searches for some of the best wild swimming spots in south east England. Here, he shares his favourites for a dip during the hot weather: Pangbourne, River Thames Nearest train station: Pangbourne Meandering...

Dartmoor has lots of secrets, but the fact it has some of the best wild swimming spots in the UK must be one of its biggest. With crystal clear rivers, mystical moor top lakes, waterfall pools, abandoned quarries and even a spot which will have you feeling like you’ve just strayed into the Jungle Bo

Wild swimming Scotland inspiration

Rebecca Mead on the Britons who are skipping the heated pool and rediscovering the pleasures of lakes, rivers, and seas, even in winter.

Here are the very best free experiences in London in 2024.

Vogue goes for a wild swim to find out the benefits for body and mind.

Gill Force is a pretty little wild swimming spot located in a secluded woodland gorge. It’s a short and very easy walk to get there, yet it remains a quiet and peaceful spot for a dip. We’re sharing how to get there and what to expect when you do.

Trips to uninhabited islands, remote bothies and island beaches in Scotland are featured in the book.