Through navigating pollution, outdoor swimmers are reminded that the health and wellbeing of our bodies is bound to the quality of our waters.

Seven years after the first International Women's Day swim in Edinburgh, this empowerment movement is still growing ...

The surrounding Mount Washington State Forest offers additional trails and attractions if you want to make a full day of it.

Year-round Icelanders “go for a swim” in their hot springs and geothermal pools. This longstanding tradition is not about doing laps, but more so a warm soak and a daily chat. Here are the top ...

South Dublin’s Vico Baths is to close for 13 weeks of repair and reopen for the summer season. The Victorian-era baths are among the most popular in the country and loved by sea swimmers and ...

Three years ago the swimming baths in Ashton got shut down, despite a furious campaign from thousands of locals calling to halt the plans. But now life has been injected into the idea for a new ...

Tim Sigsworth is a general News Reporter for The Telegraph, covering topics in the United Kingdom. He has reported on terror attacks, elections and social affairs. He ...

Thirteen new designated swimming sites have been proposed by the Government, including a historic first for the River Thames in London and the filming location for TV drama Broadchurch. Other ...

Swimming beneath an endless expanse of sky brings freedom and fun — whatever the weather. Whether you're a dawn dipper, lane legend, wild swimmer, sun worshipper, Wim-Hof disciple, menopausal mermaid, ...

There is no stopping the rising tide of outdoor swimmers in London. And it doesn’t seem like the hype will be slowing down any time soon, because soon cold water enthusiasts could be plunging ...