The Wild Swim Blog

Wild Swimming with ME (Myalgic encephalomyelitis)
Wild Swimming with ME (Myalgic encephalomyelitis)
  Words by Tamsyn. May is ME Awareness Month, so it felt only right for me to do a post about my experience of Wild Swimming with Myalgic encephalomyelitis.  I have had... Read more...
My first Wild Swimming Walk
My first Wild Swimming Walk
Having not left the confines of the M25 and only having swum in London’s outdoor swimming venues for six months, with a cool but sunny day forecast, it was time... Read more...
Women looking at the sea
5 Ways to be more eco as a Wild Swimmer
  Having a love for wild swimming often means you love being in and around nature; immersing yourself in all that Mother Nature has to offer.  This draw to swimming... Read more...
Exploring Wild Swim Spots
Exploring Wild Swim Spots
Photo by Jo Clement Words by Tamsyn Seeking out wild swim spots is so good for the soul. ⁣ That sense of awe and wonder can be incredible for your health,... Read more...
Wild Swimming Safety Basics
Wild Swimming Safety Basics
This post has been driven by an unfortunate event that has brought into clear focus the real dangers that wild swimming can pose. It was a post by Keri-Anne Payne,... Read more...
Meet the maker behind Lulu Wild Headwear, Fay Preene
Meet the maker behind Lulu Wild Headwear, Fay Preene
 Photo by James Kirby Fay Preene is a wild swimmer, runner, all-round outdoorsy girl and creator of Lulu Wild, the beautiful handmade headwear brand. We caught up with Fay to find out a... Read more...
Getting back into the Outdoor Swimming Pools
Getting back into the Outdoor Swimming Pools
Woooo! As we have all cautiously stepped out of full lockdown, it’s probably no surprise that the first thing I was looking forward to doing was getting back in the... Read more...
The Long Sleeve Swimsuit that will change your wild swims
The Long Sleeve Swimsuit that will change your wild swims
In the wild swimming world, there is often a question that gets asked - do you swim in skins (swimwear) or a wetsuit?  Throughout my outdoor swimming life I have... Read more...
The Serpentine - The Ultimate London Swim Spot
The Serpentine - The Ultimate London Swim Spot
As restrictions ease and the days lengthen, outdoor swimming venues are finally opening up to the public again.  Although they may not offer as wild a swim experience as tossing... Read more...
Wild Swimming Walks Cornwall
Wild Swimming Walks Cornwall
Cornwall has so many stunning wild swimming spots,  our family have been blessed to have roots in Cornwall and we have spent many hours exploring its coastline and swimming in its... Read more...
How to Keep your Valuables Safe whilst Wild Swimming
How to Keep your Valuables Safe whilst Wild Swimming
How do you keep your valuables safe whilst you are swimming in the open water?  Here at The Wild Swim Store we have a few options for you, from a... Read more...
Diving in to swim in Lake Titicaca
Wild Swimming in Peru
As we near what will hopefully be the end of lockdown, I have personally  spent countless hours sifting through my past Wild Swimming adventures to keep me going until we... Read more...