A triumph for outdoor swimming: UK's second river bathing site confirmed 🎉

Published: Thu, 04/14/22

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Oxford-based Port Meadow gets green light to become UK's second river bathing site

A stretch of the River Thames at Port Meadow, Oxford, has been designated as an official river bathing location after a nearly two-year long local battle against sewage pollution.

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Folkestone swim coach completes one thousand consecutive sea swims

Where will outdoor swimming take you? In our newest video, our contributing editor Jonathan Cowie looks back at swimming his first open water event at the Great North Swim in Windermere - an event with a special place in his heart.

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