Morocco is rich in natural water spots that beckon wild swimmers, adventurers, and nature enthusiasts. Below the grand Cascades d’Ouzoud (north east of Marrakech), smaller waterfalls and secluded ...

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 ...

It's been a warm autumn in much of the country. New York's Adirondack Mountains have seen record-setting temperatures. The changing climate is unsettling, but it has also meant a rare chemistry of ...

While there are stunning and well-known falls around the country and world, those that allow swimming are much rarer. Here are some of the top places where you can actually suit up (or strip down) and ...

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, ...

The water below me is 11ºC, which doesn’t appear to bother the ducks sailing past, preening themselves in the morning mist. Around me, a few other regulars are making their slow descent into the ...

A Guide to Wild Swimming in the Western Cape by Serai Dowling and Matthew Dowling blends personal reflections, ecological notes and historical context with vital practical information to plan your ...

Sometimes the prettiest of places are right on your doorstep, and the Peak District offers a whole plethora of picturesque towns and villages, including this one – ideal for the outdoorsy types. One ...