Outdoor Swimmer Magazine

08/10/2026

Do you know someone who's always wanted to give winter swimming a try? ❄️

Programme resources (sign-in required) SWIM THROUGH WINTER WITH OUTDOOR SWIMMER HAVE FUN, STAY SAFE & SHARE THE EXPERIENCE Do you want to swim through winter

07/10/2026

✨ Ice swimming beneath the Northern Lights. Snowmobiling through snow-covered forests. Sauna, reindeer and woodsmoke.

It sounds like something from a fairytale, but this was Editor Ella Foote’s unforgettable winter adventure in northern Sweden.

From plunging into an ice hole on the Ume River to swimming beneath the stars, meeting Sámi reindeer herders and snowmobiling to a lakeside sauna in a swimsuit, Ella discovers a part of Sweden where wild nature and community go hand in hand.

🇸🇪 Read about Spellbinding Sweden in our October issue or in the link in our bio.

📸 First photo by Fredrik Larsson

06/10/2026

Why not try a bit of citizen science during your next river swim?

Back from the brink: The Rivers Trust explains why we need better data to tackle extreme river environments

06/10/2026

🧥 How to choose a changing robe

Should you choose a different changing robe for getting changed after a swim and wearing as a coat? And should you put your robe on straight after getting out of the water, or get dry and dressed first?

We put these questions to the experts at Dryrobe® to find out what to look for when choosing a changing robe – and round up eight of our favourite new changing robes for your cold-water adventures.

👉 Read the full guide via the link in our comments.

05/10/2026

Check out this new seaweed map of the UK 🌊

A new interactive map is turning thousands of citizen-recorded seaweed sightings into a picture of how climate change is reshaping the UK’s coastal ecosystems

05/10/2026

230 miles. 10 lakes. One very powerful reason. ❤️

Neil Gilson’s epic Swiss swimming challenge was inspired by his son Jack, whose illness turned his family’s world upside down.

After 22 hours in the water on his final Lake Geneva crossing, Neil’s “why” was waiting at the finish - Jack and his sister Lily, ready to swim the final 300 metres alongside him.

Read Neil’s remarkable story in the October issue of Outdoor Swimmer. 🇨🇭

04/10/2026

Zoggs’ new thermal swimwear designs have landed… and they’re brighter than ever! 🤩

Digital editor Abi tested three of the new swimsuits – featuring Zoggs’ pioneering silver lining – on an early autumn swim in her local river. 🏊‍♀️🍂

The silver lining retains body heat for 60% longer than normal swimwear, while all three suits are made from EcoFeel, a fabric containing 79% recycled plastic waste.

Fancy adding some colour to your autumn swims? 💙

Head to zoggs.com to check out the new designs.

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03/10/2026

Who's in need of a North Devon swim break? 🌊

North Devon might be famous for surfing, but its rugged coastline hides a wealth of coves, channels and wild swimming spots. Editor Ella discovers the best of the coast, with a welcoming base at The Smuggler’s Rest in Mortehoe

02/10/2026

What are your swimming plans this weekend? 💙

02/10/2026

An exciting morning at Liverpool's docks 💦

Culture Secretary and Sports Minister take the plunge for clean water at Labour Conference