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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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Health and wellbeing

Is cold-water therapy the answer to run recovery?

You’ve seen elite athletes dunking themselves in ice baths after a race, but does it actually work? Plunge social media editor Hansa Tote puts it to the test
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The rise of the dry robe

Half-towel, half-coat, the dry robe began as an outdoor swimming essential. So how has it become the latest high street fashion staple?
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Chill seekers

Bluetits’ founder on growing a worldwide community of swimmers

Sian Richardson has been running the cold-water swimming community for a decade and now has 100,000 Bluetits under her wing
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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

‘I tried contrast therapy and reaped the benefits’

It's the therapy type athletes of all kinds swear by, so I had to give it a go
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Health and wellbeing

Your playlist to plunge

Whether you need to energise yourself, to relax, or are just looking for some cold water inspired songs, we have the playlist for you
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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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