While wild swimming during the depths of winter might seem like a slightly mad idea, it's a pastime that's becoming hugely popular. In fact, part of the ritual of this slow living hobby often involves ...

It's been a warm autumn in much of the country. New York's Adirondack Mountains have seen record-setting temperatures. The changing climate is unsettling, but it has also meant a rare chemistry of ...

The “wild swimming” trend — aka open-water swimming, or taking dips in lakes, rivers, streams or even the sea — isn't exactly new. Still, it has been increasing in popularity over the past decade, ...

The water below me is 11ºC, which doesn’t appear to bother the ducks sailing past, preening themselves in the morning mist. Around me, a few other regulars are making their slow descent into the ...

In warmer times the Watkin pools and waterfalls provide the perfect place to cool off on one of the main paths up Yr Wyddfa ...

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 relieve ...

Preparing to jump out of the second-floor window and into the river below, I felt the acute sense that my anxiety was about to be washed away. It was a balmy July day in perhaps the most ...

While there are stunning and well-known falls around the country and world, those that allow swimming are much rarer. Here are some of the top places where you can actually suit up (or strip down) and ...

For the nature lovers out there, this charming town within the Peak District is an ideal getaway for immersing yourself in ...

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 hike to a secret pool hole high in the Adirondack mountains allows for a swim on a day with summer-like warmth but rich autumn color. It's been a warm autumn in much of the country. New York's ...