There’s nothing more refreshing on a summer hike than cooling off in a remote mountain tarn, lake, river or waterfall. Outdoor swimming expert Kate Rew describes how and where you can do it.

While lidos and paddling pools are great, a wild swim in cold water is all the more ... It can be found off the A36 south of Bath near to the university campus. We advise getting down there ...

Wild swimming has grown massively in popularity ... faeces and sweat. In many ways, swimming pools are like a big bath filled with lots of strangers. But while it’s clear that swimming in ...