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 ...

While wild swimming during the depths of winter might seem like a slightly mad idea ... and at this time of year, just a quick dip will suffice. "You don’t have to stay in the water long. Smaller ...

Wind, waves and… bathing? As Storm Éowyn and wild winter weather hit the UK, Ireland and France, some in Denmark reached for their swimsuits.

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 ...