There’s something undeniably magical about wild swimming. After miles on the trail, few things rival the feeling of slipping into a cool, natural pool surrounded by mountains, trees, or open skies.

Just over four years ago, Pool Bridge Farm near York was a quiet but pretty spot for fishing, little known to anyone outside ...

Back in Europe, Schloss Elmau, an idyllic nature escape in the German Alps, offers expert-led and unguided wild swimming excursions in several peak-flanked lakes. Guests can take e-bikes to Ferchensee ...

Woore Fruit Farm, which is open from late May to the end of October, currently features an on-site cafe as well as a variety of pick-your-own fruits. However, the owners have now asked Shropshire ...

Swimming beneath an endless expanse of sky brings freedom and fun — and when the weather is hot, it’s the perfect way to escape the city and cool down. Whether you're a dawn dipper, lane legend, wild ...

Wild swimming may evoke images of rugged dives into icy waters, but in Scotland, locals elevate the experience into an art ...

The Fairy Pools can get busy, but go early or in the soft rain and you might find the chutes carved by centuries of flow all to yourself. Photograph by Visit Scotland, Kenny Lam This article was ...

Sardinia might be famed for its sun-drenched beaches, but ask around and locals will nudge you towards wilder corners. These are the sort of places where turquoise rivers tumble through gorges and ...

In a first for the city, a wild swimming spot could open inside one of south London’s iconic Grade II-listed gasholders.