“Wild swimming is one of the best things I do for ... Indeed, research shows cold water swimming to have real benefits for wellbeing. Tanne likes to swim in the morning to get her day off ...

But for those willing to venture inland, California is also home to an incredible array of wild swimming spots. A great way to cool off away from the crowds, these destinations can be trickier to ...

Our recent study, published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, outlines the mental wellbeing benefits of wild swimming, and suggests that satisfying psychological needs might underlie this.

As well as unbeatable views, wild swimming offers substantial ... and the stately home itself are gorgeous, the real treat here is a serene swim upstream of the River Derwent.