Wild swimming can be hit or miss in the UK, with many tempting bodies of water either polluted or simply not safe to enter. However, there are places where swimming in lakes, or pools that eschew ...

There’s a moment at the start of each summer when I fully immerse myself in water at one of my favorite swimming holes. I feel such utter joy that it makes me laugh out loud. It’s a sensation that’s ...

A Guide to Wild Swimming in the Western Cape by Serai Dowling and Matthew Dowling blends personal reflections, ecological notes and historical context with vital practical information to plan your ...