Summer is a time when many of us brave our bountiful and gorgeous open water swimming spots. I've been getting in the sea since I was a child as I grew up in Devon - and I still absolutely love sea ...

There's nothing better than a refreshing dip during a warm spell. For those of us who love the great outdoors, plus a spot of breaststroke, wild swimming is the perfect option. 'Bathing water season' ...

A daring blend of wild swimming and immersive theatre is set to make waves on the North Devon coast this summer, as participants join a surreal sea-bound ritual to calm the ocean’s rage. From Tuesday, ...

A 47-year-old man from Okehampton died after slipping on rocks and drowning at a popular bathing spot, an inquest heard. Shaun Northcott, was found deceased by two members of the public in a stream at ...

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 ...

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 ...

An individual needs to make a risk assessment if they choose to wild swim, just as they do when they ski, climb or ride a bike in traffic, says Nick Hopewell-Smith I’m not among those offended by ...