Wild swimming expert Joe Minihane picks the best places in the UK for a refreshing swim, from Oxford to Scotland

Dive into... the water is divine: a wild swimming expert selects the best places in the UK for a refreshing swim, from the River Thames in Oxford to a spectacular Scottish loch. swim under the trees in Sheffield's 'perfect' Rivelin Valley plunge pool. >By
Posted: 08:51 BST, Jul 19, 2022 | Updated: 17:02 BST, 19 Jul 2022
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There's no better way to cool off on a hot summer day. summer than to indulge in a wild swim. Whether it's wading through the waves from the beach or sliding off the bank into the embrace of a languid river, swimming will help you shake off the torpor of too much sun and feel calm and connected to nature.
< p class="mol-para-with-font">Although finding remote bathing spots in the UK has been my passion for a long time, there is a lot to be said to head for more accessible water, whether by car, bike, bus or train. And from a quiet Lake District gem to a Cornish cliff classic, there's plenty to choose from.
Where the Thames gently flows from Oxford is a famous place for its swimming in the river. Port Meadow, its pastures backed by the city's dreamy spiers to the south, is blessed with plenty of spots perfect for a hot summer's day.

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Wild swimming expert Joe Minihane picks the best places in the UK for a refreshing swim, from Oxford to Scotland

Dive into... the water is divine: a wild swimming expert selects the best places in the UK for a refreshing swim, from the River Thames in Oxford to a spectacular Scottish loch. swim under the trees in Sheffield's 'perfect' Rivelin Valley plunge pool. >By

Posted: 08:51 BST, Jul 19, 2022 | Updated: 17:02 BST, 19 Jul 2022

There's no better way to cool off on a hot summer day. summer than to indulge in a wild swim. Whether it's wading through the waves from the beach or sliding off the bank into the embrace of a languid river, swimming will help you shake off the torpor of too much sun and feel calm and connected to nature.

< p class="mol-para-with-font">Although finding remote bathing spots in the UK has been my passion for a long time, there is a lot to be said to head for more accessible water, whether by car, bike, bus or train. And from a quiet Lake District gem to a Cornish cliff classic, there's plenty to choose from.

Where the Thames gently flows from Oxford is a famous place for its swimming in the river. Port Meadow, its pastures backed by the city's dreamy spiers to the south, is blessed with plenty of spots perfect for a hot summer's day.