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Seven of the best wild swimming spots in Morocco Lola Culsán, John Weller and...

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Daniel Start chooses his favourite secret swims, from the new edition of his book,...

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Lola Culsán and John Weller spent a year campervanning, walking, swimming and exploring Spain’s...

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Lisa Drew, author of island bagging book Islandeering, shares her favourite secret islands around...

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After a blissful summer of swimming everyday in my local river, I am trying...

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Well, if you come across a magical pool on a walk it’s quite possible to...

Location : 12 Kernou Road Paignton

St Weonards is a family run B&B in Paignton, Devon. We are located in...

Location : Llyn Padarn, Llanberis

Open water swimming specialists in North Wales – Wild swimming days – Bespoke wild...

Location : Hafod Las, Rhiwddolion,

Thinking about wild swimming in north wales, but worried about going alone. Swim safely...

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A new campaign from The Rivers Trust show the location of all sewage outflows, including...

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Staying Legal and Respecting Others If you swim in a water body you need...

Location : groves hall

Groves Hall is a Grade II Listed Georgian property set in seven acres with...

Location : CT6 8EP

The Herne Bay Pier to Pier swim is a 750m, 1.5km or 3km, chip...

Location : Moonrise Lodges, Little Weston, Shropshire , SY15 6BZ

Beautiful private lake for swimming on our farm. Two lodges with stunning views over...

Location : lake 32, Spratsgate Ln, Cirencester GL7 6DF

Back by popular demand, Zone3 Victory Swim The Lake takes place on Thursday 5...

Location : Broughton Castle , Broughton Nr Banbury

Hi I am promoting a charity event at Broughton Castle which I am hoping...

Location : Horner woods

There’s a number of small pools along the river between pool bridge campsite and...

Location : Wyresdale Park, Snow Hill Lane, Scorton

Why not come and join us on Tuesday mornings 7-8 am, water is still...

Location : Exmoor

As part of a National Park photography campaign we are searching for wild swimmers...

Location : Ragley Hall, Worcester, B49 5NJ

A selection of Open Water distances during the Avenger Weekender set in the grounds...

Location : Porthdafarch ; Holyhead LL65 2LP

Coasteering with Anglesey Outdoors combines the best of our rock and water based activities....

Location : Bowleaze Cove Weymouth

The Swim and Spectators Weymouth Bay is an iconic piece of water with stunning...

Location : Sturminster Newton

Hi I am looking to set up a regular (weekly) swim meet up in...

Location : The Lock - Hartham Common - Hertford - Parking at 3 Marshgate Drive Hertford SG13 7JY

The annual Mudlarks charity River Swim along the River Lea in Hertford is back...

Location : 301 Harbor Blvd. (Hwy 98 East) Destin, Florida 32540-5557

Scuba Diving Course – Come join ScubaTech and dive the beautiful waters of the...

Location : Dumsey Meadow, Chertsey - River Thames

Beautiful swimming spot on the Thames. The water is clean and fresh right by...

Location : Topsham Ferry, Topsham, Exeter EX3, UK

Bridge by the old lock gates at Topsham Wonderfully deap, superbly clean, great for...

Location : Red Rock Rd, Exeter EX5 5HQ, UK

Large pool, rapids, beach, old railway bridge to jump off of. It has it...

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Enter description for your listing.A vast, wild site with many fascinating overgrown ruins, like...

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Daniel Start, author of the new Wild Guide to Wales, shares his all-time favourite...

Location : Hopeman, Morayshire

Pretty bay with gently shelving sandy bottom, bounded to west by the harbour and...

Location : Bishop Auckland Rugby Club

Park at Rugby club. Plenty of parking along the entrance road. beautiful location for...

Location : Eckington , Worcestershire

Lovely safe slow swimming on the Avon, can be tricky to get in the...

Location : 23 heol lewis

I am interested in joining or setting up a south wales wild swimming group...

Location : Hope Cot

Very nice chalk steam spot by weir just off public footpath.

Location : Sligachan Hotel, Isle of Skye

Park at the Sligachan Hotel. Cross the road and then the stony bridge. There...

Location : Stenscholl

Beautiful location. Black sand beach with breathtaking views of the mountains. I was lucky...

Location : Fairy Pools

If you don’t mind the crowds and on lookers it is a great place...

Location : Castleton Road. Hope, S33 6SD

A great family day out showing inspiring adventure films, with activities for the children...

Location : Parliment Hill Lido

Crisis Midwinter Swim Jump in with Crisis this Christmas! Challenge yourself to a solo...

Location : GOODRINGTON BEACH, PAIGNTON, TQ4 5JR

As part of the Geopark Triathlon we are offering you a chance to do...

Location : Tamesis Dock, Albert Embankment, Lambeth, London SE1 7TP

Join us on the waters of the Thames to celebrate the launch of Elizabeth-Jane...

Location : West Offices, York, YO1 6HT

York Council are consulting on future uses of the River Foss, and there’s a...

Location : 51.073723,1.171048

Swimming at Mermaid’s Beach, Folkestone, Kent UK. I’m interested in making contact with other...

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Why go ‘wild’ swimming There is something slightly naughty, a little bit scary and...

Location : Durdle Door

Event Summary: Adventure Uncovered’s inaugural event takes you to the dramatic World Heritage Jurassic...

Location : Hertford Lock, Hartham Common, Hertford

The Mudlarks River Swim will be held on Sunday 10th September, starting at the...

Location : W2 2UH

Tommy’s have FREE places in both Swim Serpentine 1 and 2 mile routes, happening...

Location : Witney St, Burford OX18, UK

Follow the public footpath from St Oswald’s Church towards Burford. There are lots of...

Location : Hall Bank, Haltwhistle NE49 0JG, UK

Excellent and accessible swimming spot in the South Tyne near Featherstone Castle. Sandy little...

Location : Firestone Bay, Plymouth

Drakes Island Swim Saturday 15th July REGISTRATION is £30 Drakes Island is set within...

Location : St Michaels Mount

The Chestnut Appeal’s annual, one and a half mile swim around the spectacular St...

Location : Dorney Lake, Windsor, Berkshire

The stunning venue for the 2012 Olympics is transformed into a festival of open...

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Co-author of the new Wild Guide Scotland, Richard Gaston, shares his top 5 Scottish...

Location : Hyde Park, London

As part of You’re In Rude Health Week (5-11th June)…we’re hosting a morning of...

Location : liquid leisure, horton road berkshire SL3 9HY

One of the most beautiful private freshwater lakes in the heart of Berkshire. Liquid...

Location : 69 Portsmouth Road Horndean PO8 9LH

Horndean Swimming Pool (Private Hire) Ltd is situated in Horndean nr Waterlooville, 2 minutes...

Location : How Stean Gorge, Lofthouse, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 5SF

Do you fancy Abseiling and Ghyll Scrambling in the deepest Gorge in Yorkshire? Put...

Location : How Stean Gorge, Lofthouse, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 5SF

How Stean Gorge is the perfect base for camping and exploring the Yorkshire Dales....

Location : WC1B 3DP

Join us for a special literary event on May 4th as Jenny and Vivienne...

Location : How Stean Gorge, Lofthouse, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 5SF

This Gorge Walking (often known as Ghyll Scrambling)experience starts with an exhilarating 45ft free...

Location : Ravenscleugh Farm, Elsdon, NE19 1BW

Ravenscleugh Farm offers a private swimming lake and B&B accommodation. There is easy access...

Location : Broomhill Farm, Bude. EX22 7JZ

Broomhill Farm Holiday Cottage is set in rural Devon amongst 30 acres of its...

Location : Blenheim Lodge, Brantfell Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3AE

AA 4-STAR BOWNESS GUEST HOUSE – 5-MINUTE WALK TO LAKE WINDERMERE Located just 5...

Location : The Chalkwell Crowstone, Chalkwell Avenue Southend on sea

One of the most unique swims in the UK! The Great Pier Swim which...

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Edwina Pitcher, author of the new Wild Guide to Portugal, shares some of hr...

Location : 39.9155,-8.3195

A towering gorge over crystalline water which moves gently down below. Further downstream, the...

Location : 37.8602, -25.7841

A blue lake forms half of the Sete Cidades lagoon on São Miguel island,...

Location : 37.0870, -8.4238

Take a kayak to explore the Algarve’s salty pantheon. Waves lap in on low tide...

Location : 41.8775,-8.7156

A scrabble down a steep stony track yields a vast azure pool. Dive from...

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Battery Belles and Buoys are a wild sea swimming group located in Penzance, Cornwall....

Location : CT11 8NA

A cold-water swim @kentseaswimmers meeting at Ramsgate Main Sands, 9 April 2017, 11 am....

Location : CT5 2BD

A cold-water swim meeting of the @kentseaswimmers at Tankerton, 12 March 2017, 11.30 am....

Location : Chemin de Lagisquet, 64270 Salies-de-Béarn, France

Domaine d’Esperbasque is located in a natural setting with lovely views over the foothills...

Location : TR16 5TF

Disused granite quarry. Open, windy site at 235m. Light open aspect for swimming. Local...

Location : LL24 0ET

A new wild swim race incorporated into the already popular Snowman Triathlon weekend at...

Location : Unnamed Road, 34390 Colombières-sur-Orb, France

Mont Caroux is the main peak in the Monts d’Espinouse – part of the...

Location : La Farre, 48330 Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française, France

On the south western flank of the Cevennes are the many tributaries of the...

Location : HU-341, 22144 Bierge, Huesca, Spain

The Rio Alcanadre has some of the best swimming spots in the Sierra de...

Location : Avon Tyrell, Bransgrove,BH23 8EE

Enduroman 2-1 swim challenge will test your mental and physical strength to the max....

Location : A82, west of Fort Augustus

from Fort Augustus, take A82 that goes west of loch ness. It’s really close...

Location : CHURCH ROAD, GOSFIELD HALSTEAD, ESSEX, CO9 1UD

Gosfield Lake is mainly used for water skiing but they do open water swimming...

Location : Glen Etive, Glencoe, Scotland

From the A82 take a narrow single track road. This willl take you alongside...

Location : Holme woods

Following the public footpath from the Ashburton road near Holne village, it’s a gorgeous...

Location : CB2 1RX

Join this new group for infromal and delightful swims through the meadows from Grantchester...

Location : Unnamed Road, Callander FK17 8LT, UK

A stretch of crystal clear water with waterfalls and rock-pools big enough to swim...

Location : Hertford

Mudlarks Charity River Swim 700m & 1800m routes along the River Lea in Hertford...

Location : Hyde Park, London

A brand new event for 2016, this one mile open water swim in the...

Location : 7 Beeches Park

Swnygwy – The Sound of The Wye lies close to the banks of the...

Location : Brecon, Mid Wales

Exploring Mid Wales offers bespoke guided tours, walks, swims, runs and cycle rides in...

Location : ferry road topsham EX3 0JN

SATURDAY 13TH AUGUST 2.30PM Take part in Topsham,s historic Ferryman ’s swim this summer....

Location : w2 2uh

Join our Blythe House Hospice team at Swim Serpentine, London’s new swimming festival. Join...

Location : Lockhill Road Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN31 3PG

3 distances to choose from for beginners and experienced swimmers, wet suits and non...

Location : Lockhill Road Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN31 3PG

We are a group of open water swimming enthusiasts of varying abilities. Our members...

Location : Hyde Park

Entry for the inaugural Swim Serpentine 2016 is now open and baby charity, Tommy’s...

Location : River Tees, Abbey Bridge, Egglestone Abbey, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 UK

The exact location is right under the bridge on the Abbey side. From the...

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Daniel Start, author of the new Wild Guide to Lake District and Yorkshire Dales,...

Location : E16 1XL

Great London Swim Saturday 16th July: one mile open water swim alongside the O2...

Location : Swinford Bridge, Cumnor, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 4BX, UK

Wonderful wild open water river swimming events. 10K 6K 4K & Oxford classic 1...

Location : Eastbourne Sea Front, 6 Lower Parade, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3AD

Big Sea Swim, Eastbourne, 16th July 2016, 11am. Whether you want to experience the...

Location : Sabine Hay, Off Oldfield Lane, Darley Dale, DE4 2LN

Base Camp is back for our third weekend of outdoor fun in the Peaks...

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A glorious natural sandy beach on a freshwater reservoir. Perfect for families.

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An incredible lake reservoir surrounded by pine and cypress trees with superb mountain views...

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A wonderful green river pool in the Manzanares river north of Madrid. Looks out...

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A spectacular 10m high semicircular waterfall with a deep pool below for daring jumpers....

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A famous waterfall with a magical pool. Discover secluded swims in deep river channels...

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Meaning ‘cave like the face of a cat’, tucked beneath the imposing limestone peaks...

Location : Lake 32, Spratsgate Lane, Shornecote,Cirencester, GL7 6DF

Waterland is a beautiful 44 acre lake set within the Cotswold Water Park. Swimming...

Location : 51.939714, -3.033663

Deep enough for a new year’s day jump – but check the depth in...

Location : London

Hi, I’m looking for a swimmer to feature and Interview in a short film...

Location : Dinton Activity Centre, Wokingham, Berkshire. RG10 0SU

10% DISCOUNT IF YOU BOOK BEFORE 15 JANUARY 2016 This one’s definitely not for...

Location : lostwithiel

Central Lostwithiel, near train station, loads of parking, approx 500 yards of paddlable/swimmable river...

Location : King's Cross Pond 20 Canal Reach London N1C 4BE

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This month we’re publishing Wild Swimming Sydney Australia. Here the authors, Sally Tertini and Steve...

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Jack Thurston, the author of our new book, Lost Lanes Wales: 36 Glorious Bike...

Location : Monmouth

I’m looking for people interested in starting a wild swimming group in my area....

Location : Unit 2, Y Glyn, Llanberis LL55 4EL

We are a watersports shop based on the shores of the spectacular Llyn Padarn,...

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Have you completed your #wildsummer challenges yet? Here, Daniel Start reveals the best wild...

Location : Harpers Brook, Thorpe Road, Aldwincle, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN14 3EA, UK

Harpers Brook carries the main flow of the River Nene around the nearby lock....

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This is a community website, blog and map, with posts contributed by the general...

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Have you completed our #wildsummer challenges yet? Here, Daniel Start reveals the best places...

Location : St Ninian's Bay, Isle of Bute

South facing beach reached by dirt track from Straad. Tide goes out 0.3 miles...

Location : Scalpsie Bay, Isle of Bute

Beautiful south facing bay with incredible views to Arran. Reached along a sign-posted path,...

Location : Linden House, Upper Mall, Hammersmith, W6 9TA, London

Poet in the City, in partnership with the Outdoor Swimming Society, presents the poetry...

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250 best swimming holes, rock pools, beaches, rivers and waterholes To be published: 12th October 2015,...

Location : Ettrick Bay

Southwesterly facing beach of firm sand. Tide goes out 0.2 miles. Daily water quality...

Location : desborough island

large river island, has a few cool little beaches ideal fro swimming or just...

Location : Newhaven, East Sussex BN25 2TW

Wonderful sea swim away from busy Brighton. Stony beach, amazing views. Sea bed is...

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In our new Wild Guide book, Daniel Start searches for some of the best...

Location : Glove Factory Studios, Brook Lane, Holt, Wiltshire BA14 6RL

6pm Thursday 9th July 2015. DANIEL START will give a short talk on the...

Location : Stowbridge Farm, Cambridge Road (A10), Stretham, Cambridgeshire

REPORTED NO LONGER OFFERING OPEN WATER SWIMMING Hannam’s Wake Hub do open water swim...

Location : Estuary League Of Friends 20c high street topsham ex30ea

Charity Event,1.5 mile river swim, From Topsham to Turf Locks, All in aid of...

Location : Balloch Country Park, Balloch

Beastie Weekend 18th – 19th July. Loch Lomond. Triathlon, aquathlon and open water swimming...

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Calum Hudson, one of three brothers taking part in the Swim the Eden Expedition, tells us...

Location : Kings Lock, Wolvercote, Oxfordshire, OX2 8PY

Swum along a beautiful stretch of the River Thames to the west side of...

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Want to boost your swim speed? No need to put in extra training hours,...

Location : Stippadon Cottage

The first Wild Dart swim, is a 3km swim for swimmers of all persuasions...

Location : TQ7 3AF

This is a world class swim – the estuary is shallow and crystal clear,...

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We are very excited to announce a series of ‘Wild Swimming Walks’ events to...

Location : Brockwell Lido, Dulwich Road, London SE24 0PA

A user group for swimmers of South London’s beautiful art deco Brockwell Lido. www.brockwellswimmers.com

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28 Lake, River and Seaside Days Out by Train from London Wild Swimming Walks...

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Lola Culsán and John Weller travelled Spain in search of its most beautiful swimming...

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Wild Swimming is a fantastic way to have a micro-adventure close to home –...

Location : Needles Lighthouse

In the summer of 2015, for the first time ever, the West Wight Sports...

Location : kendal museum

I swam the length of Lake Ullswater and this exhibition is a series of...

Location : Henley-on-Thames

This is a summer 1.5km evening swim taking place in the heart of Henley,...

Location : Henley-on-Thames

An open water event swum in the style of a ‘sportive’; more relaxed than...

Location : Henley-on-Thames

The annual 2.1 km race in which up to 800 swimmers tackle the Henley...

Location : Bardowie Loch, Bardowie, Glasgow G62 6EX

31st May 2015 Set in the stunning grounds of Bardowie Castle, Bardowie near Milngavie....

Location : Milarrochy Bay, Callander, Stirlingshire, G630AL

13th June 2015 Milarrochy Bay sits on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond and...

Location : Dinton Activity Centre, Hurst, Wokingham, Berkshire RG10 0TH

Organised in partnership with Wokingham Borough Council, the Swim Safari starts and finishes at...

Location : Blackgang Beach, Isle of Wight

Established naturist beach, perfect for skinny dipping. A bit of a scramble down the...

Location : Dinton Activity Centre, RG10 0SU

It’s back! This one’s definitely not for the faint-hearted, but offers a great start...

Location : sedgewick cumbria

A cracking swimming spot that I remember from growing up in the area. The...

Location : Hardknott Pass, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, UK

A plunge pool underneath a high fall hidden behind rocks. Not suitable for jumping....

Location : Isle of Bute

This year’s Global Open Water Swimming Conference takes place 20-21 September on the beautiful...

Location : Woodend, Ulpha, Broughton-in-Furness Cumbria LA20 6DY

Woodend is located in the Lake District high on Birker Fell with views of...

Location : CA19 1TS

River swimming in fairly shallow water with stoney beach. Easy parking adjacent.

Location : la206dy

Lake set in an absolutely stunning setting surrounded by the fell and just 1...

Location : Galloway Activity Centre, Loch Ken, Castle Douglas, DG7 4NQ

After the success of last year’s Wild Swim, Galloway Activity Centre is delighted to...

Location : Victoria Park Leamington Spa

Leamington has lots of lovely parks that line the river as it runs through...

Location : St Nicholas Park Warwick

The River Avon runs between St Nicholas park and another park on the other...

Location : B6277, Alston, Cumbria CA9, UK

If driving from south, drive over the stone bridge and park just round the...

Location : EC1M 6EL

Date Thursday 24th July, 6.30pm (talk starts at 6.30, doors at 6pm) Venue The...

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There’s nothing inherently dangerous about wild swimming, but you should always be careful around...

Location : Eccleston,Chester

Access to the River is from the car park at Paddock Road Chester. The...

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Wild swimming is becoming increasingly popular with more and more people testing the waters...

Location : King's Walk, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12, UK

Hudeshope Beck, A small stream that runs down the valley, through Middleton in Teesdale...

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We interviewed Michele Tameni to ask him about his passion for swimming and how...

Location : CA12 5DJ

The Keswick Mountain Festival (15-18 May) takes all that the outdoors has to offer...

Location : LA22 9BU

Make a splash for Rainbows – 13th-15th June 2014 On behalf of Rainbows Hospice...

Location : 198 Stubbington Lane, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire PO13 9NP, UK

A group of like minded people meeting regularly for swims. Lovely location, swimmable at...

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With a total of 24 nature reserves the beauty and diversity of the landscapes...

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Daniel Start shares his 20 best hidden beaches taken from the new and updated...

Location : broadsands, paignton, TQ4 6L

Are you a keen swimmer? Why not enter the Agatha Christie One Mile Sea...

Location : Milos, Greece

This ideal 7 day swimming holiday can only happen here, in the beautiful waters...

Location : Dorney Lake

Join Swim Mencap for our fifth year! This event will see 200 participants swim...

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To enjoy outdoor swimming in Britain it’s important to be hot before you go...

Location : Cumbria LA23

Get Connected, the UK’s free helpline charity for under 25’s have a few rare...

Location : tn17 2st

Prue and Andrew offer a genuine taste of Kentish hospitality in their authentic oasthouse...

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The Wild Swimming series travels to Italy to explore freshwater lakes, river beaches and...

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In this spectacular and practical guide Daniel Start, best-selling author of Wild Swimming, charts Britain’s...

Location : Remenham Farm, Remenham Church Lane, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 3DB

The Henley Mile event has been confirmed for July 13 and is not to...

Location : 72 Gladstone Street, York YO24, UK

Our expert guides will show you the way. Jump into refreshing plunge pools and...

Location : Throstle Garth, Eskdale

One of the best river swimming pools in the western Lake District, this large...

Location : Dinton Activity Centre, RG10 0SU

New for 2014! Brand new for Dinton Pastures — and definitely not for the...

Location : Cotswold Country Park and Beach, Spratsgate Lane, Cirencester GL7 6DF, UK

Lake 31 Cotswold Country Park and Beach. Option of a 200m, 400m and 750m...

Location : Holy Island, Anglesey

Article Printed In Daily Post Wales 7/10/13 Rob Murray of Outdoor Adventure Wales takes...

Location : Park School, Barnstaple,

SUNDAY 27th OCTOBER. Kindly supported by Aquarius Swimschool, this is our very first open...

Location : todmorden

Englands highest beach, popular local spot with a pub at the bottom to reward...

Location : ystradffin

Double waterfalls in wooded gorge. Hillock opposite is a wildlife reserve with legendary cave.

Location : www.endurerevents.co.uk

This is not your standard run. Don’t rock up and expect to be rubber...

Location : Bristol

Beds for Cyclists is an online community of cycle friendly places to stay across...

Location : Seestraße 120, 4830 Hallstatt, Österreich

International Open Water Event in beautiful Landscape. 2.3 km or 10 km, Perfect Organisation....

Location : Gößl 172, 8993 Gößl, Österreich

Adventure Lake Swim in Austria. 5km.

Location : Offensee 68, 4802 Ebensee, Österreich

Beautiful alpine lake in Austria. Very clear water. One round is appr. 5 km.

Location : 4 Fitz Steps, Lake District National Park, Little Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9PA, UK

A lovely, surprisingly deep pool on the River Brathay, between Little Langdale Tarn and...

Location : A592, Lake District National Park, Penrith, Cumbria CA11, UK

A short walk along the footpath from Sandwick towards howtown takes you through some...

Location : White Mill, Sturminster Marshall

An unexpected dip (aren’t they always the best?) when the river was so enticing,...

Location : A472, Usk, Monmouthshire NP15 1SZ, UK

Pleasant, gentle river swim. Use the Usk Island car park, just on the Pontypool...