The bid by Thames 21 to apply for designated recreational water status is being carried out in partnership with Pangbourne ...

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 ...

Glendalough Upper Lake in Co Wicklow. Photo: Anna Deacon The River Vartry at Devil's Glen in County Wicklow. Photo: Anna Deacon While many wild swimmers will now be locking away their togs until ...

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 ...

Wild swimmers have said they "feel safer" thanks to the launch of an app that allows them to check water quality in real-time. High-tech sensors have been installed in the River Severn in Shrewsbury, ...

"For beginners, strokes like breaststroke or backstroke are a great place to start," suggests Kuwertz-Norman. "They’re gentle ...

With the sun beating down across the UK, it’s temping to dive into the nearest lake, canal, river or the sea to cool off – but it’s worth knowing the dangers. A search for missing swimmers in the ...