wild swimming
Lakes, rivers, seas
Wild swimming is swimming outdoors in natural bodies of water—rivers, lakes, ponds, seas—rather than in pools.
The term emphasizes both the uncontrolled environment and the appeal of reconnecting with nature: She's taken up wild swimming in the local reservoir.
Popular in Britain, where it has spawned clubs, guidebooks, and social media communities devoted to finding swimmable spots.
- lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
- riverLarge flowing watercourse
- pondSmall still body
- open waterUnobstructed body navigable freely
- cold waterFigurative enthusiasm killer
cold · plunge · taking the plunge · deep breath · nature · outdoor · dip · freshwater · skinny-dipping · birthday suit · wetsuit · bracing · ice bath · exhilarating · current · stroke · float · immersion
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, skiing, biking
- swimminglap pool, lap pools, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke
- water sportssurfing, surfer, diving, diver, rowing
- British Pastimespub quiz, cricket matches, darts, cricket, bowls
- nature activitiescamping, hiking, birdwatching, nature walks, gardening
- outdoor adventureshiking, backpacking, trekking, mountaineering, camping
wild swimmingswimming pool
Basin for aquatic recreation
lap swimming · public pool · heated pool · aquatic centre · natatorium
wild swimminglap swimming
Continuous pool exercise
pool laps · lane swimming · competitive swimming · swim training · swim practice
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