There’s nothing more refreshing on a summer hike than cooling off in a remote mountain tarn, lake, river or waterfall. Outdoor swimming expert Kate Rew describes how and where you can do it.

Image via Sheriff's Office In today's wild animal roundup, I have a classic tale as old as time — cops vs alligator! Who will ...

Is there anything better than diving into cold water in the summertime? Polar bears love plunging into refreshing water as ...

In the wild, survival often comes down to how well an animal can adapt. While some creatures are built for life on land and ...

From glossy lakes to bubbling hot springs, here are five of the best wild swimming spots in California. The water at Smith River is so clear, said The Guardian, you can "watch shoals of native ...

“By using the [Swimfo] resource before visiting coastal or inland waters, you can avoid areas and times when the water quality might be temporarily low.” Popular wild swimming spots are ...

“With open water swimming, or wild swimming as they call it in Europe, there’s no one judging you or telling you that you need to be faster,” she says. “I find it really liberating.

Swimming isn’t just fun. Neuroscience shows it provides unique brain benefits, from busting stress to improving your memory.

others in more natural bodies of water such as lakes, rivers and the sea. Any kind of outdoor swimming was associated with a wellbeing boost. However, wild swimming seemed to deliver significant ...

Ministers will also expand the legal definition of “bather” to include those taking part in water sports, such as paddle boarders and surfers. Wild swimming has surged in popularity across the ...

Wild water swimming is being trialled at a leisure attraction. Severn Trent is hosting the session at Carsington Water - 20 miles from Leek - next month. It comes as reservoirs have low water ...