NEW ISSUE! Wild Winter ❄️

Published: Thu, 10/30/25

Updated: Thu, 10/30/25

Dear Swimmer

What's the water temperature now where you swim? Embrace the chill with our Wild Winter issue, a celebration of the beauty, stillness, and community spirit that come alive when the water turns cold.

We've packed everything you need for a thrilling winter of swimming into our November issue. It's a winter swimming 101 (and it's Issue 101!)

The new issue is out now. Plus, it comes with our unmissable free gift guide magazine, so you get two magazines for the price of one.

It's getting to that time of the year, and we're excited for it!

Ella Foote, Editor

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HAVE A WILDER WINTER

The clocks go back, the heating goes on and people living in the northern hemisphere go into hibernation mode. And yet, more swimmers than ever are eschewing their sofas and Netflix, scraping their windscreens, pulling on woolly hats, sharing flasks of tea, and plunging into icy lakes and lidos.

We explore the science behind why cold-water swimming feels so good, share expert tips for safe winter dips and ice swimming events, and take you on a frozen adventure to Estonia. Our training section keeps you motivated through the darker months, while Gear Editor Jo Tinsley reveals the best neoprene accessories to stay warm.

Whether you’re dipping, training, or simply dreaming, this issue is your invitation to discover the magic of winter swimming.

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WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT WINTER SWIMMING?

There's so much more info about cold water swimming than there used to be. But, in an era of AI summaries and misinformation, is what you read on the internet all present and correct?

We dive into the ancient history, extraordinary facts, and weird science behind our chilly dips - go beyond the chill and discover the amazing depths of winter swimming

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Looking for gift inspiration? Our beautiful Gift Guide is free with our Wild Winter Issue. It's packed with thoughtful ideas for the swimmers in your life, including features on how to gift wrap and how to choose sustainable gifts.

Subscribe today from just £3.99/month to get access to our magazine, including this month's issue and the Gift Guide.

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