There’s nothing more refreshing on a summer hike than cooling off in a remote mountain tarn, lake, river or waterfall. Outdoor swimming expert Kate Rew describes how and where you can do it.

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 ...

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 ...

Here is a guide on how to engage safely with British rivers, lakes and seas. Essentially, the phrase wild swimming simply refers to bathing in any natural body of water – whether it be a lake ...

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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.