Waterfall selfies, quick dips in rivers and early morning swims in the sea are everywhere right now. Wild swimming has clearly become a favourite outdoor activity for many people. This popular activity, also called open water swimming, means swimming in natural places like rivers, coves, the sea or under waterfalls, often for the refreshing feel of cold water. Wales is full of amazing wild swimming spots, as well as organised swims in lakes, rivers and along the coast. Photo

A lovely sheltered lagoon in Greater Manchester has been named one of the top places in the UK for outdoor swimming. This hidden gem took third place in a national list of swimming spots, judged by the number of online searches and social media tags each place received, according to the AA. The park gained an impressive 33,100 Google searches each month and more than 13,000 Instagram tags. Photo © Phil Champion ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) It is the only site outside London to appear i

If you’re looking to escape the buzz of London and discover enchanting corners where water tumbles, flows and invites you in, then you’re in for a treat. This guide explores ten hidden waterfalls and wild-swimming spots within reach of the capital, each one offering something unexpected: secret plunge pools, woodland whispers, the ripple of cool water under dappled light. Many of these places lie under the radar, so you’ll feel like you’ve stumbled upon your own private retre

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