Outdoor Swimming Stories From the UK

The last blog of Alf, Mark and Lizzie's intense training before swimming the length of Windermere in July.

  I’m Lins. A 41 year old, mum of two young children, and I would happily describe myself as a convert to open water swimming. If you had asked me...

Part 3 of Alfie, Mark, Kane and Lizzie's training leading up to their open water swim event in July.

Karen Parnell is an ASA Open Water Swimming Coach, and British Triathlon Federation (BTF) Level 3 High Performing Coach and Tutor. She is also a q...

Alfie and Lizzie giving us an update in their second blog on their training for an open water swim event taking place in July while in lockdown.

Follow Mark, Alfie and Lizzie's training regime for an open water swimming event due the Summer of 2021 at Lake Windermere.

Hi, my name is Dee Newell and I am from Galway, on the west coast of Ireland but have lived on the east coast in Dublin for the ...

A great selection of differing open water swimming podcasts for you to listen to while going for a walk or run or when taking a break from the scre...

I moved to the Lakes over six years ago from a less watery Bristol to be nearer the hills, as a climber this was the main objective however I soon ...

IISA GB Top Tips for staying safe when cold water swimming through Winter 

 

Cold water swimming has hit the headlines recently with potential health benefits for those recovering from Long Covid and those looking to boost their mental health.

On Saturday 12^th September 2020 I became the first person to swim to the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm and back.  I completed this challenge as part of a duo team from Worthing called A See Change. This was our first challenge of many as we train over the next 16 months towards our pinnacle event in Dec 2021 - the Talisker Whisky Challenge.  A 3000 mile row across the Atlantic.