Wild swimming conjures up images of gleeful adventurers taking refreshing dips in cool, clear waters in beautiful locations. In the USA, the UK and beyond we're blessed with breathtaking swim spots – lakes, lochs, rivers, coastal bays – where tranquil waters offer solace from frenetic everyday life.
However, the health risks that swimming in poor-quality water poses means the pastime is not always the antidote we would like it to be. In the UK, pollution levels have rocketed in recent years, and swimmers are increasingly abandoning wild water due to safety fears.
