Imagine a summertime tour through the wildest and most beautiful regions of Britain – swimming, boating and camping along the way. Wild Swimming, inspired by Roger Deakin's cult-classic Waterlog, is a celebration of wilderness dipping, natural bathing and riverside picnics. In this great British guidebook you’ll be reading tips about swimming in such beautiful locations as Devon, Yorkshire, and Oxfordshire. In each chapter you’ll discover famous wild swimmers of the past and read stories of heroes, lovers and ordinary folk who have long enjoyed bathing under the willows. You’ll never want to go to a swimming pool again! 

256pages, 6 detailed maps, over 300 colour photos and is a convenient, light but sturdy 'glove-box' format (21cm x 17cm) – soft-back with double cover flaps. Printed on FSC Paper using vegetable inks. 

Areas Covered
The book is split into six regions: South-West England, South & South-East England, Central and East England, Wales, Lake District and Yorkshire, Scotland and North. Each of the six regional sections begins with a summary map and the top highlights before diving into short 'area' chapters that describe a specific location renowned for its wild swims and natural beauty. Through the book you'll find listed 150 purple wild swim boxes. They provide information on specific swims and cover water quality and safety, ideas for family days out, detailed directions and references for OS maps. Over 70 additional nearby swim locations are provided, as part of the swim boxes, with shorter directions but always a grid reference. That makes almost 230 wild swims! 

The Book...
The book starts with a whistle-stop tour of wild-swimming past and present - with insights into history, science, society, nature and psychology. Then there's detailed information on how to enjoy one of Britain’s most traditional pursuits - a pleasure in danger of being lost in our modern world. Learn about finding that perfect swimming hole, what to take and how to have fun while staying safe. 

Activity ideas - for the side of the river, lake or waterfall
The book ends with ideas for waterside games and activities, which will make sure everyone’s having fun, including younger children and families. Further sections will help you identify riverside wildlife, find wild foods, make a homemade raft and understand how to stay safe.