Millions are plunging into Britain’s lakes and rivers for mind and body wellness — but outdated regulations and polluted waters mean swimmers are facing risks they never signed up for, as Tamara ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. UK, Essex, female wild swimmer standing in a lake touching the water at sunrise. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some swimmers have also found wild swimming to be an antidote to pandemic-era loneliness and mental health struggles. Jessica J.

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Hannah Talbot doesn’t think she could live in north London without the reservoir a short cycle from her flat. The 33-year-old audio producer swims there at least twice a week — more when temperatures ...

E coli is one of the most prevalent waterborne pathogens you may encounter when wild swimming. Bearok/ Shutterstock Wild swimming is becoming an increasingly popular pastime in the UK – especially in ...

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 ...