What should I pack? For shorter trips - just swimming gear and a towel. Goggles, aqua shoes and flippers are useful for lengthier swims
Wild Swimming in Lake Windermere
Concerned about the cold? Wet suits may be the answer. If you really feel the cold, select a higher thickness
Where should I head? A UK weather hotspot, Cornwall's picturesque coves and creeks are ideal for Spring
How Can I Prepare? Use the Swim Trek Training plan to grow endurance pre-trip swimtrek.com
How to last the distance: Don't be afraid to take on a lengthy swim - salt water's buoyancy and focusing on a target ahead will keep you going
Where should I head?: For a short dip, visit Loch Lomond or Hampstead Ponds. More ambitious? Swim from Britain's west to east coast - from rugged Loch Linnhe to atmospheric Inverness
Double Up: Make easy work of swimming and exploring by investing in a waterproof bag
Travel Light: Lightweight clothing you can layer will not only lessen your load, but will keep you warmer as it traps heat. A lightweight quick dry towel is also essential
Where should I head? Heading South? Visit UNESCO site Durdle Door. For a northern destination, take on the Lake District; home to over 80 lakes
After your swim, keep warm and re-fuel - full of fresh, nourishing ingredients and with protein-packed options, New Covent Garden Soups are ideal.
"Swimming is an excellent way to experience the great outdoors, there is something idyllic about immersing yourself in the open water and discovering your surrounds from a unique perspective." SwimTrek
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