Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

A total of 150 competitors took to the lake at Rother Valley Country Park, organisers say.

If you plan to continue your open-water swimming through the winter, then aside from a cosy swim robe to warm you after your dip, a cold water swimming hat is an absolute essential. Here are our ...

Cold water swimming has been popular for a while now (which is why you see so many swim robes around), but are the suggested benefits real? Find out what is fact and whether it’s right for you here… ...