“A river seems like a magic thing. Magic, moving, living part of the earth itself.”
– Laura Gilpin
The ever-changing nature of rivers is one of the reasons why we love swimming in them – but their changing moods must also be respected. To coincide with the new Rivers issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine, we have curated this celebration of rivers and river swimming. As well as practical advice for
safe river swimming, we asked the Outdoor Swimmer team about their favourite rivers and river swims to inspire your own summer adventures. We also look at wildlife you might encounter in the river and on the riverbank; and delve into the archives with a fascinating feature on an unexpected river swimmer – Chairman Mao. So join us for a magical meander along the riverbank, and if you are inspired by this river journey remember to order your copy of the new Rivers issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine.
Jonathan Cowie, Contributing Editor
