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 ...

Research from Next found that 33% of people would look to wild swimming to find relief from muscle aches and pains, while 28% of those facing stress see it as a remedy. “Many of us only swim ...

Wild swimming has grown massively in popularity in recent times. Not only is swimming outdoors a pleasant way to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and green leafy surroundings, it can also help to ...

Keen on giving wild swimming a try? Here are a few tips from seasoned swimmers to help you get started and stay safe. Wild swimming has been having a moment for some time now. Many people ...

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Wild swimming has lots of health benefits but it also comes with risks, so here are a few extra checks you should consider before taking the plunge… “Some lakes have companies running the open ...

Our recent study, published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, outlines the mental wellbeing benefits of wild swimming, and suggests that satisfying psychological needs might underlie this.