Charlotte Brynn winter swimming in Lake Willoughby. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Brynn/CNS Kate Kampner is a reporter with the Community News Service, part of the University of Vermont’s Reporting & ...

Wild swimming can be hit or miss in the UK, with many tempting bodies of water either polluted or simply not safe to enter. However, there are places where swimming in lakes, or pools that eschew ...

It started with a cold-water plunge, and now outdoor, natural swimming is an obsession of mine. With 15,000 lakes and a robust water-quality testing system, Wisconsin is great for wild swimming. It ...

Forget massive chlorinated swimming pools, the hottest status symbol among wealthy landowners in the UK is now natural swimming pools — or ponds, as you might call them. The purpose-built garden water ...

People have been swimming in bodies of water since the dawn of time. Whether it’s a lake, ocean, or river, it’s human nature to want to take a dip. But be honest — when was the last time you actually ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Group of women wild swimming in the Lake District, North East of England. They are in a river, enjoying time outdoors. If you're ...

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It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but more and more Brits are swapping chlorinated indoor pools for the exhilarating, mind-altering thrill of a bracing cold-water dip. Whether you prefer to stay ...