Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some swimmers have also found wild swimming to be an antidote to pandemic-era loneliness and mental health struggles. Jessica J.

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, ...

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 ...

Wild swimming may evoke images of rugged dives into icy waters, but in Scotland, locals elevate the experience into an art ...

Hampstead Heath is planning year-round Mixed Pond access, new saunas at bathing ponds, and wellness upgrades in its five-year ...

It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but more and more Brits are swapping chlorinated indoor pools for the exhilarating, mind-altering thrill of a bracing cold-water dip. Whether you prefer to stay ...

Autumn Lea took the plunge as the sun went down on Monday, January 5, as the whole country was gripped by the deepest cold snap seen this winter.

Wild swimming may evoke images of rugged dives into icy waters, but in Scotland, locals elevate the experience into an art form. As a Canadian accustomed to the dramatic landscapes of the Great White ...