This is a memoir of alcoholism and recovery, Amy Liptrot left rehab in England and returned to recover in Orkney, where she was brought up. She joined a swimming group and found in the chilled waters of the North Sea as well as around the hills and islands of the Orkneys what she needed to truly recover. A4118 then B4247 from Swansea. In Pitton, a mile before Rhossili, turn left and find car park on left. 10 mins, 51.5604, -4.2823 A beautifully illustrated book which explores the traditions of cold-water swimming and dipping in Scandinavia and beyond. Dr Susanna provides detail of why Winter Swimming provides such a boost to both body and soul, through this shared experience in the outdoors and in nature. This wonderful outdoor activity can influence our happiness, our energy and our inner tranquility, and give us that winter glow. A novel: George Owens swims the river Dee from source to sea. Currently only in Welsh but English translation may come soon. Firmly placed in the genre of swimming against adversity, this book tells how swimming off the coast of Ireland helped Ruth Fitzmaurice deal with the illness of her husband, who had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Together with fellow “Tragic Wives,” she swims all year, using the waves and the cold to combat her trauma.

I wanted to share something with all those who have found this book. 2years ago i showed this book to my “chambre d’hote” hosts when exploring the ganges region rivers. It just so happened that they knew a local river expert/scientist from the “river conservation fund”. He asked to meet me as he was afraid that the book might fall into the wrong hands and explained the following: An old Roman ford, footbridge and popular river pool with little beach. Good for both paddling and longer swims. Near the National Trust’s Kingston Lacy estate and beech avenue. 50.8000, -2.0076 A well presented and informative read. From the author of “The Walker’s Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs” this book is an essential piece of kit for the Open Water Swimmer. Tristan Gooley outlines his knowledge, observations and interpretations of water movement. He gives us direction and clues to develop the observational skills required to identify key signs in a variety of bodies of water. Examples from puddles, streams and lochs to rivers, estuaries and seas. He draws on historical navigational pioneers and his own observations and experiences merging these neatly into well structured and easy to read chapters, which can be read in isolation or enjoyed within the fullness of the book as a whole.

From Bull Bay (A5025) take the first right after 2 miles, then park by the footpath sign, by the bend. 10 mins, 53.4245, -4.4061 A house work section permits you to exercise from the finest comfort of your property, probably experiencing a favourite anime above television as another huge issue is sun screen, it is terrible for the rivers (and oceans). We don’t realize that it washes off directly into the river and it is highly polluting. If you can avoid putting it on or maybe buy a biodegradable one that would be great. Wild Guide: Devon, Cornwall and South West: This was co-written with Tania Pascoe and Joanna Keeling. It’s not just about swimming but if it’s like Start’s other books then it will be a winner.

This quiet rural shingle beach is an island of transquility along the built up conurbationof the South Coast. There is a sea swimming club here, a great little cafe and if you walk east you can even find some dunes. Dip in to the emerald-green plunge pools of Provence and swim beneath the great châteaux of the Loire and Dordogne. Wonderful, eccentric book about ‘ swim hiking’ – walking over hills and swimming across lakes. He talks about the swimming version of the Bob Graham Round. Imagine a summertime tour through the wildest and most beautiful regions of Britain - boating, camping and swimming along the way. Wild Swimming - inspired by Roger Deakin's cult-classic Waterlog - is a celebration of wilderness dipping, natural bathing and riverside picnics. Best-selling book Wild Swimming combines inspirational photos, engaging writing and From Broadstairs follow the B2052 north past Kingsgate Bay then turn right after a mile and park at the bottom of Botany Road. 3 mins, 51.3893, 1.4352I am from the “cevennes” region in fance and This book has been my bible for the past 5 years. Each year i go off on a 5 day solo trip and i always plan according to this book. It has brought ne countless adventures and memories, thank you!!!! One mile before of Dunwich turn right signed Dunwich Heath. Continue 1½ miles to the National Trust car park with tea room (IP17 3DQ, 01728 648501). 5 mins, 52.2506, 1.6290 Burnham Beach and Scolt Head Island, Norfolk

miles west of Combe Martin (A399) turn right onto Barton Hill and park. Pass the Sandy Cove Hotel (EX34 9SR) on coast path and drop down after 500m. 15 mins, 51.2121, -4.0589 An unusual story about an encounter that Lynne Cox had with a baby grey whale when swimming off the California coast Wild Swimming: 300 hidden dips in the rivers, lakes and waterfalls of Britain: We keep this in the car, and I think it’s the original and best of the series. Here is a literary account of the history and struggles of women who swim. Before the 1930s, very few women swam at all, until the ‘swimming suffragettes’ took to the water and forged a splash into pools and onto beaches. This book explores the author’s own love affair with water and swimming, along with the almost 100 year history of woman’s freedom to swim.Park at Hartland Quay (EX39 6DU) and head south for a mile along the coastal path. 20 mins, 50.9848, -4.5297 The Salt Pathis an honest and life-affirming true storyof coming to terms with grief and the healing power of the natural world.Ultimately, it is a portrayal of home, and how it can be lost, rebuilt and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.” (Publisher’s Synopsis)