Daniel Start, author of the Wild Guide to the Lakes and Dales, reveals his top 6 favourite hidden places to go wild swimming in the Lake District. From the emerald pool at tongue pot to plunge pools at Ullswater, we have your next trip to the lakes covered.
What could be better than walking to your favourite wild swimming spot, taking a refreshing dip and drying off on your walk back. This new fitness craze will see you exploring new places while staying fit and healthy throughout the summer. Here are some of our favourite wild swim walks.
We explore why open-water swimming, also known as wild swimming, is so good for us and get some top tips from Olympian and Sports Scientist Greg Whyte OBE to help you take your first dip.
GetOutside Champion Laura made the film Hydrotherapy in the depths of last winter about why she swims all year round for her health. She explains why she is passionate about her latest project swimming 15 of the UK’s National Parks to test for microplastics and why she thinks we should all make the most of every day.
Discover more about Wild Swimming and try some of the best spots in England with Lizzie Carr.
The triathlon is a tough but rewarding event and there’s plenty of choice in distances. Whether your aiming to tackle major miles or take on a shorter challenge, this beginner’s guide to the triathlon will help you work towards your first triathlon.
A brilliant guide to get you swimming in open water. These top tips from Heather Scoot (a novice open water swim competitor) will really help you whether your getting in shape, staying in shape or preparing for a competition.
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