The “wild swimming” trend — aka open-water swimming, or taking dips in lakes, rivers, streams or even the sea — isn't exactly new. Still, it has been increasing in popularity over the past decade, ...

While wild swimming during the depths of winter might seem like a slightly mad idea, it's a pastime that's becoming hugely popular. In fact, part of the ritual of this slow living hobby often involves ...

Wild swimming has grown massively in popularity in recent times. Not only is swimming outdoors a pleasant way to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and green leafy surroundings, it can also help to relieve ...

On Perranporth beach in Cornwall, UK, a local outdoor swimming group called the Perranporth Bluetits is out in force. This group is determined to make the most of another chilly day as they plunge ...

Young swimmers and their swim instructors waded into the wave pool at Wild Rivers on Thursday morning in hopes of breaking a world record. The Irvine water park hosted the participants for the World’s ...

A hike to a secret pool hole high in the Adirondack mountains allows for a swim on a day with summer-like warmth but rich autumn color. It's been a warm autumn in much of the country. New York's ...

Looking to take a dip in or near a city center? Here are some urban areas that have successfully opened up waterways for swimmers. By Julia Webster Ayuso The Olympic Games in Paris generated a lot of ...