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 ...

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 was a time when I shunned the suggestion of wild swimming and even the thought of open-water swimming in winter made me ...

Cold water swimming overlaps with wild swimming or open water swimming, which is quite simply swimming outside in a natural body of water, as opposed to an outdoor pool or lido. Rivers, lakes and the ...

Wild swimming may evoke images of rugged dives into icy waters, but in Scotland, locals elevate the experience into an art ...

A wild swimming pond in the gasholder is part of wider regeneration plans from Southwark Council.

Charlotte Brynn winter swimming in Lake Willoughby. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Brynn/CNS Kate Kampner is a reporter with the Community News Service, part of the University of Vermont’s Reporting & ...

It started with a cold-water plunge, and now outdoor, natural swimming is an obsession of mine. With 15,000 lakes and a robust water-quality testing system, Wisconsin is great for wild swimming. It ...

A wild swimmer from Darlington who appeared on a hit BBC show has talked of his experience and how the activity has helped him in his life. Michael Monkman, 42, appeared on Robson Green’s Weekend ...