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Best swimming goggles: 6 of the best pairs for open water
Whether you’re a regular outdoor swimmer or just love to clock up laps in your local indoor pool, a pair of good swimming goggles are an essential to keep swimmers…
Best swimming wetsuits: 6 top options for year-round swims
Ready for a season of open water swimming? Swimming outdoors for fitness has rocketed in popularity in the UK, and a Sport England survey reveals that over four million of…
Best plus size women’s wetsuits
Whether you’re a newbie wild swimmer or are thinking of signing up for your first triathlon, a good swimming wetsuit is a must – it’ll protect you from the elements…
The Best Cold Water Swimming Wetsuit For Women
Looking for the best cold water swimming wetsuit for women and need a little pointer in the right direction, then I’m here to help you. Whether you’re an experienced outdoor…
Changing robes: 8 of the best dry robes for outdoor swimmers
Swimming, paddleboarding, triathlon, surfing, sailing – however you love to get out and enjoy the water, when temperatures drop, there’s one thing that can make water sports and swimming more…
7 of the best swim floats for open water
Whether you’re a keen open water swimmer or are just dipping a toe in the world of wild swimming, a brightly coloured tow float is a sensible bit of equipment…
7 of the best open water swimming shoes and booties
If you’re getting into open water swimming for fitness or fancy a spot of wild swimming in your local river, you don’t need much kit to get started – but…
7 of the best swim caps for cold water swimmers
Swim caps for swimming in cold water seem like a pretty straightforward bit of kit to purchase. And in some ways, they are – whether you’re into open water swimming,…
6 of the best swim gloves for outdoor swimmers
If you’re getting into open water swimming for short fitness sessions, or in warm weather conditions, you don’t need to invest in much kit. But if you want to swim…