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 ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Open water swimming, also known as wild swimming, boasts a growing band of northern Michigan devotees. The popularity of dipping into natural bodies of waters offers individuals ...

There was a time when I shunned the suggestion of wild swimming and even the thought of open-water swimming in winter made me shiver and zip up my down jacket. Then I moved to the Scottish Highlands ...

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 ...

Waterfall selfies, river dips and dawn swimming in the ocean, it seems like wild swimming is everyone's favourite outdoor activity right now. This fast-growing activity [also known as open water ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). There’s no better way to immerse yourself in nature than by going wild swimming. Every spot tells its own story: tidal pools fed by ...

But don't let the rugged nature of wild swimming fool you. The Fife Arms offers a five-star finish to your dip into Scotland's wild side. What sets this luxury hotel apart is its ability to merge the ...