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Work to clean up polluted wild swimming spots in jeopardy, campaigners say
By Rosee Woodland published
Pressure groups warn of lengthy delays to river clean ups due to government red tape

"Someone is going to die" - shocking warning about river pollution as wild swimming season starts
By Rosee Woodland published
Lawmakers and campaigners say fatalities are next after an outbreak of dangerous water-borne disease

6 things I wish I'd known before starting wild swimming
By Rosee Woodland published
Open water swimming is a huge amount of fun, but there are some ways to make it an even better experience that might not be immediately obvious when you're a beginner

"Don't even think about wild swimming here" - new study reveals shocking pollution levels in the Thames
By Rosee Woodland published
Water company accused of discharging dangerous levels of waste into the world-famous river

The best wild swimming gear: what to wear and what to take
By Rosee Woodland published
Our essential guide to every bit of wild swimming kit you could possibly want and why you need it - or not

The best wild swimming spots: find the perfect place to take the plunge near you
By Rosee Woodland published
Everything you need to know to discover the best places to go wild swimming close to home

How to stay safe in open water: wild swimming for beginners
By Rosee Woodland published
If you’re keen to go wild swimming but don’t know how to stay safe in open water, then read on for our golden rules

A big, bold, cold pursuit: the case for winter wild swimming
By Julia Clarke last updated
Winter wild swimming is on the up and up – we speak to a new convert about what keeps bringing her back to the freezing cold water
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