Wild Swimming Club

There is a tide in the trunks of men, and it has turned: that will be the conclusion of swimwear scholars when they examine the summer of 2009.

Next Big Jump: 12 July 2009 the last intermediary Big Jump before the big 2010 BJ Event, the second European River Swimming Day

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When the hotel swimming pool starts to lose its appeal, leap off the sunlounger and into nature's waters.

Wild Swimming: Coast provides all the practical information you’ll need to find and enjoy more than 350 magical swims in some of the least-visited parts of our stunning coastline.

Margaret McCartney shares the enthusiasm of outdoor bathers

Natural swimming ponds are making a splash. They're eco-friendly and have no unnatural chemicals. At present there are only a tiny number of natural swimming pools in the country but that looks set to change with a growing number taking shape.

You'd better sit back with a warm blanket and a cup of hot cocoa for this one: a list of the world's top three cold-water swimmers, people who put themselves through trials so extreme, you'll shiver in your boots just reading about it. ...

Many people have asked how they can network with local wild swimmers, to share places, arrange outings and generally organise for fun this summer. We’ve formed seven regional Facebook groups. These ...