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Wild Swimming

1000 Hidden Dips in the Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls of Britain

Daniel Start
Spanning mountain pools in Snowdon, Highland waterfalls, the Lakes, and the tranquil waters of the upper Thames and Tarka Trail, this illustrated guide describes the experience of freshwater wild swimming at locations across Britain. This 3rd edition has been updated to feature summaries of 500 individual sites, including coordinates, while checklists identify the best places for activities such as paddling; reaching by bike, boat or train; or proximity to a warming pub.  
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Product information:
  • Publisher: Wild Things
  • Year: 2025
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 364pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 209x169mm
  • ISBN: 9781910636619
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.9kg
Product code:
545389
Category tags:
British Isles
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Gifts Under £15
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Outdoor Activities
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Travel & Outdoors
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Travel Guides
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Wild Things Publishing
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This revised and expanded third edition of Wild Things' seminal guide to wild swimming in Britain is your passport to adventure. Leading you to more than 500 magical wild swimming spots in Britain's hidden corners, this latest edition features over 100 new locations, as well as updated information on water quality, access, safety and getting started. Discover secret waterfalls, secluded lakes and crystal-clear rivers perfect for a refreshing dip. Learn to identify riverside wildlife, find wild foods and even build a woodland sauna. Swim with otters in Devon, go river-tubing in Yorkshire and night-swim under the stars in Oxfordshire. Take a dip in the mystical St Nectan's Kieve in Tintagel, where legend says King Arthur's knights were baptised. Explore the depths of Wast Water, England's deepest lake (rumoured to have an underwater gnome garden) and discover the secluded beauty of Llyn Glaslyn, nestled beneath the towering peaks of Snowdonia.
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