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Getting started

Is wild swimming in Scotland legal?

Exploring your ‘right to roam’ and what you should know if you want to go outdoor swimming in Scottish waters
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The do’s and don’ts of taking a cold-water dip

Cold-water immersion expert Mike Tipton talks about the risks of cold-water dipping
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How to practise cold-water therapy safely

6 things every beginner should know before their first cold water dip
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What is cold-water therapy?

Cold-water therapy seems like it’s everywhere at the moment, but what does it actually mean? Here’s everything you need to know
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Chill seekers

The best places to dip: Scotland

Have you ever wondered where you are allowed to swim across the UK? We ask swimmers where they love to go wild swimming in Scotland
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Why you should try stretching when cold-water swimming

Stretching is crucial, not only to limit injury, but also to get the most out of your outdoor swim
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Health and wellbeing

The Wim Hof breathing method

Plunge explores how the popular breathing method and cold-water therapy go hand in hand
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How to practise cold-water therapy at home

If diving headfirst into an open body of water doesn’t appeal to you, cold showers might just be your new best friend
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