She is one of thousands of swimmers who frequent lakes for wild swimming across the West Midlands during winter. "Winter is the best time to do it because it's so cold, your core gets cold ...

Mel Pardoe said she would just stay in bed if it was not for wild swimming A wild swimmer who suffers with chronic pain has said regular winter dips have helped calm her symptoms. Mel Pardoe is ...

While wild swimming during the depths of winter might seem like a slightly mad idea ... Cold water swimming is a far cry from a leisurely swim at your local leisure centre, and at this time of year, ...

there’s never been a better time to dip your toes in the water. Rebecca Duncan, a dedicated wild swimmer, suggests doing some careful research about safe places to swim. “It’s really ...

Pangbourne is within easy reach of London and a great spot for a wild swim. Take a dip and enjoy the clear ... s still just as picturesque. During the winter months, the Serpentine lake is the ...

With Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day right around the corner, beaches, lakes and wild swimming sports ... laps or just taking a quick dip, winter swimming is incredibly beneficial ...

Like all exercise, swimming is great for both mental and physical health,' says Ella Foote, aka the Dip Advisor. But wild swimming and cold water swimming in particular are lauded for their ...

I've seen the expansion of what one might call loony dook culture throughout the whole winter ... New Year dip, every day. Loony dook is a very familiar tradition, as is wild swimming ...

Secondly, I prefer to swim further distances rather than dipping ... need a wet suit and swim in the winter months. There is nothing like that tingle in cold water and really believe this has many ...