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Wild Swimming: 150 Hidden Dips in the Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls of Britain Paperback – 21 April 2008

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New from the publishers of the Cool Camping series, Wild Swimming is the original handbook to the freshwater swimming holes of Britain. Combining inspirational photography, engaging writing and practical information this authoritative and beautiful book will guide you to 230 magical river, lake and waterfall locations throughout Britain - perfect for a swim, paddle or waterside picnic.

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256 pages
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English
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Punk Publishing Ltd
Publication date

21 April 2008
ISBN-10

0955203678
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978-0955203671
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"A book of wonderful things to do in Britain's rivers, lakes and waterfalls, including swimming with otters, discovering underground caves and even searching for gold" -- National Trust Magazine, Summer 2008

"The first guidebook to Britain's freshwater swimming holes" -- Sunday Times Magazine, 4th May 2008

"Excellent...This is an essential guide for anyone planning a dreamy summer of camping, picnics and swimming." -- The Daily Telegraph, 16th June 2008

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Punk Publishing Ltd; First Edition (21 April 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0955203678
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0955203671

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Annie

Inspirational

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 11 September 2012

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This is a little gem of a book (as long as you don't live in the north west of England, as I do. Although I must admit there probably isn't any clean 'wild' water here.) Having said that, even with a NW starting point this book is an inspiration to get in the car in the summer and drive.
The author has described and photographed some wonderful, magical swimming experiences all over the country. And for anyone like me, who grew up swimming outdoors, it will become an obsession ... even just to imagine.
Written in chatty, descriptive language the book is set out location by location; southwest, south, central and east, Wales, Lakes and Dales, Scotland and North (see what I mean?).
One hundred and fifty locations are described with good clear indications of how to find them, by nearest town, grid ref. Post code, train station, and how to walk from there, which is difficulty rated as well! The locations are then described for water quality and swimming experience - but it's the photos that hook me, every time.
There is also an index by: literary swims, skinny-dipping, cycling, boating/canoeing, camping, jumping(!), falls, pubs etc
Personally, I'm diving into it ... I'll be ready for next summer.

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J. H. Pitt

Swimming with Nessie.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 20 August 2009

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I took this book on my 4 month jaunt around the Highlands and Islands of Scotland this spring/summer and although I couldn't get to all the wild spots I would have liked I did a couple combined with some rather lovely sea swimming. (Although I wouldn't recommend staying in the water too long at Holy Isle across the shore from Arran in April, nearly gave myself hypothermia but worth it!)
Not having a car was a bit of a restriction as to where I could get to however I did manage Loch Ness, although not from the spot suggested in the book which was on the busy A80 Inverness to Fort no, I chose to take my dip from the much more secluded east shore and I have to say it was the most SPECTACULAR swim of my life thus far! I swam at the north end near Dores so had amazing views right down the stretch of the loch embanked by mountains. Glorious.
My second dip came at Randolphs Leap near Forres, a fast flowing river filled with salmon. Make sure you're a strong swimmer for this one and the climb down to the water wasn't too easy either but another excellent swim.
Shame I couldn't reach the Faerie pools of Skye without a car but a swim at the point of Sleat made up for that when I thought I was in the Maldives!

Buy the book to experience what swimming should be like.

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S

Fantastic.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 27 March 2011

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I love this book, it does exactly what I expected - describe various spots around the country where you can go for a swim. Although it's meant as a means to an end, for me even just reading it is enjoyable.

It also has some handy general tips for outdoor swimmimng, things like how to prepare and some safety issues etc.

If I were forced to make a criticism, I'd say that some of the directions it gives to find the locations could be a bit more detailed, but exploring is part of the fun I guess so I'm really clutching st straws.

I'd definitely recommend this book if you're keen on outdoor swimming. Great stuff.

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E. Dawe

Brilliant, inspiring book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 8 January 2013

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Good range of attractions, reliable descriptions. Beautiful places to visit. We went on a waterfall walk near Brecon for my birthday in September & went swimming in one of them on the strength of this. It was great! Will use again (after the winter!). Would recommend it if you're keen on the outdoors or tempted to try a swim, even if you're not super fit or sporty at all (we weren't - we even took a pregnant woman & an 18mth old with us in a carrier on a back). The walks are reliably coded in terms of ease & distance.

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NWiggins

Very excited about exploring these places

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 27 September 2018

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Very excited about exploring some of these places. Such a well laid out book with area maps. Some directions of how to find places seem a little vague but I'm sure I can work it out (with the help of a map/google) and have an adventure.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 13 April 2013

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I bought this book as I enjoy taking my kids to places where they can forget their video games and handhelds for a day and this book has opened up so many different opportunities. Area's I know quite well have beautiful swimming and paddling locations hidden away from the crowds and this book helps to find them.

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G. Lorenz

Very enticing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 13 January 2012

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I'm looking forward to trying all these swimming places! The photos really make me look forward to some good weather this summer and finding them all. If you would like to read about a journey across the canals of Europe, with plenty of wild swimming on the way, take a look at Snail's Pace Snail's Pace

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Chris Symes-Davidson

Nice book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 27 September 2015

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As For wild coast.Nice book, lots of pictures, lots secret places to enjoy wild swimming and appreciate the British country side. Delivery was good as expected

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