Swim Safe: Wild Swimming Risk Assessments | On Test: New Inclusive Kit

Published: Fri, 06/14/24

Updated: Fri, 06/14/24

As outdoor swimmers, we love getting outdoors (the clue is in the name!). This month's issue of the magazine is designed to appeal to all outdoors lovers, whether you are hiker, dipper or endurance swimmer. The best swims involve a bit of an adventure to get to, so this month we are bigging up the joys of Swim Hiking.

There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad kit. Luckily, we have been testing some pretty amazing bits of kit this month – from robes for wheelchair users to size-inclusive hiking gear. Check out our reviews below.

Swimming in wild spaces will always involve an element of risk. An awareness of the "dangers" of wild swimming and learning how to mitigate those risks is essential for all open water swimmers. Read on for our guide to how to keep you and your fellow swimmers safe in the outdoors.

ON TEST: NEW SWIM KIT WE LOVE

A round-up of the ten best pieces of outdoor swimming kit we’ve tried, tested, and loved this month.

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SWIM SAFE: OUTDOOR SWIMMING SAFETY AND RISK ASSESMENT

Everything you need to know before you swim outdoors.

In the June issue of Outdoor Swimmer we lace up our boots and pack our swim kit in our rucksacks for a celebration of Swim Hiking. We explore wild swimming spots in Cornwall and the Peak District, camp on top of a car in Dorset and go on retreat in Scotland.

Got a big swim coming up? Learn how to swim in rough water, nail your nutrition and train for the swims in a swimrun race. Plus, interviews with your favourite swimming authors, short story, summer reads, yoga and walking gear reviews.

If you love wild swimming, hiking and the great outdoors, we think you will love the new Swim Hiking issue!

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