Wild swimming

Want to take the plunge? Here are 7 places to try wild swimming in Scotland - plus some water safety tips for beginners.

We spoke to wild swimmers from around the UK to uncover favourite places for a dip, from lakes, tarns, rivers and sea.

If you're a beginner, just getting into swimming outdoors, you might be wondering what to wear for cold water swimming. Over my time cold water swimming and wild swimming, there are a number of items that have made it into my cold water swimming gear which make wild swimming more enjoyable, safe and enable me to go further. This blog post will show you the essential wild swimming kit you need for cold water swimming safely. Read now and you'll be set for your next swimming adventure.

From the best spots for skinny-dipping to waterfall jumping, these are the loveliest places for wild swimming in Spain

Dartmoor has lots of secrets, but the fact it has some of the best wild swimming spots in the UK must be one of its biggest. With crystal clear rivers, mystical moor top lakes, waterfall pools, abandoned quarries and even a spot which will have you feeling like you’ve just strayed into the Jungle Bo

The South of France has an abundance of good places for wild swimming - be it lakes, cool rivers or rocky waterfalls. If you are staying in the South of France on holiday this summer and you do not have the luxury of your own private pool, then you maybe interested in finding some great places to cool off from the

Brought up on the shores of Lake Garda, Michele Tameni has been exploring Italy’s wild swimming spots since childhood, and is the author of a new guidebook to the best. Here he picks five favourite gorges and canyons.

Take the leap and refresh your senses with wild swimming on Mull. Discover beautiful bays, connect with nature and paddle beside waterfalls with our tips.

We discuss wild swimming benefits, as well as things to consider, to help you decide if this trending activity is worth trying.