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9 safety tips for waterfall hikes - get kitted up, stay on the trail, and never ever jump in...
By Julia Clarke last updated
A waterfall hike may seem like an idyllic idea, but if you're more focussed on selfie taking for your socials, you could get into trouble

"I would rather see less sh*t being pumped into our rivers." As water bosses are fined £123million for pollution failures and questionable pay outs, we look at how AI water monitoring could help wild swimmers stay safer
By Fiona Russell, Charlie Lyon, Rosee Woodland published
The new tech is proving successful in helping swimmers assess the risk of getting sick from bacteria-polluted water but campaigners say it isn't enough

I’m a keen year-round outdoor swimmer – here’s how I update my wild swimming kit for winter
By Fiona Russell published
As water and air temperatures plummet, it’s vitto choose the right gear for swimming through the coldest season

The best outdoor Christmas and New Year swims in the UK: find your nearest cold-water plunge
By Charlie Lyon published
Boost endorphins, beat a hangover and commune with your outdoor tribe: here are the best outdoor swims in the UK taking place over the Christmas period

I love my swim robe – even though it’s too big, too flappy and really quite unflattering
By Fiona Russell published
Fiona Russell discovers that once you see past some of the apparent negatives of the popular out-sized jackets for wild swimmers, the change robe is a thing of wonder

Inspired by nature – 6 times biomimicry has transformed outdoor gear
By Julia Clarke published
We look to nature to help us better cope with whatever it hurls at us

Swimming an iconic Highlands sea strait between the tides
By Fiona Russell published
Fiona Russell takes on the Kessock Ferry Swim – and discovers it is more enjoyable than scary

What are water shoes? And why to get yourself a pair!
By Kieran Cunningham last updated
Whether you’re a kayaker, canyoner, wild swimmer, cliff-diver, or just a regular beach goer, water shoes will make a big difference to your amphibious adventures
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