You might think (and hope) that 'cold water swimming' wasn't a summer activity, but in the UK, waters rarely get above 15 degrees - and this counts as 'fresh' at best. So, if you're planning to take a dip this year in the lakes, ponds, and seas around the country, it's worth getting to know the dress code.
Cold water swimming, or wild swimming as it's also known, is not new. Women have been 'taking to the waters' to aid physical and mental health for centuries. But there has been growing interest in the feel-good benefits of immersing yourself in natural waters, alongside a rise in daily ice baths and lido lounging in recent years.
