Community
We are passionate about wild swimming. It's our aim to inspire people to feel confident and informed enough to be able to go out experience the profound sense of connection swimming in nature brings. On this page you will find links to useful outdoor swimming related articles and projects.
Why I Swim
Our Why I Swim project can be found here – ordinary folks to telling their extraordinary swim stories. Take a look and message us if you would like your story to be featured.
Which Swim Feral bag is right for me?
We design gear to make your outdoor swimming experience more comfortable. We started with our Turtleback bag and now have a few more products that we've added to our collection. Not 100% sure which bag is right for your next swim? Below is a quick run down on the differences...
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Open Water Swimming guidance from Dee Newell
Feral Friend and open water swimmer Dee Newell has created a brilliant series of videos with Water Safety Ireland about open water swimming. Dee certainly knows her stuff, regularly swimming in the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea. These are a fantastic resource for those of you easing yourself back into the...
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Let's Talk Tarpaulin
Tarpaulin might not sound like the most exciting of subjects but we’re proud to say that the insulated mat in our bags is made from recycled lorry tarp. This is tough, long lasting material that would have otherwise made its way to landfill – and no one wants that. Our...
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Swim Feral - Made in Britain
Our products are made locally by people who care and the sustainability and integrity of these products is a vital part of who we are. Wherever possible we are keen to support and work with independent, ethically-focused organisations and individuals who align with Swim Feral’s values and outlook. We are...
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January Daily Dip 2021
This is our fourth year of the January Daily Dip and 2021 has been the biggest coldest one yet! Twenty eight brave souls around the North of England dipping in just their cosies into freezing water every single day in January to raise money for Crisis the UKs homelessness charity....
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Body of Water with Gilly McArthur
We are very VERY excited to be partnering with Sequence 13 for their new film Body of Water. Over the past year, people all across the globe have been swept up in an exciting activity - wild swimming. From rivers to lakes to seas, swimming outside of the confines of a...
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Guardian Article: Neoprene and afterdrop: how to keep swimming outside this winter
Some of you may have read the recent piece in the Guardian by Amy Fleming which offered some really good tips about swimming outside in winter. And our Turtleback bag got a shout out... Having only launched our bag via Kickstarter earlier this year, we are really chuffed to be...
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Tips for winter swimming
New to wild swimming? Only swum during the summer? Here are some top tips for anyone thinking about winter wild swimming: Go with experienced winter swimmersWe would strongly advise trying it out with an experienced cold water swimmer until you are completely confident of your own abilities.The Outdoor Swimming Society...
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Wild Swim Kit
New to Wild Swimming? - What kit do you need? The honest answer is none! That’s the beauty of wild swimming - it’s free and all you need is your body and a body of water! (Well in the summer at least. ) HOWEVER it's nice to have some comforts...
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The Outdoor Swimming Society
Here you will find absolutely everything you need to know when it comes to swimming outdoors. You will find beautiful films, interesting articles, safety information, research, shop, your local swim groups. The list goes on... outdoorswimmingsociety.com
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Wild Swim Map
Wild Swim Map is a brilliant resource for finding and sharing your favourite outdoor swimming spots around the world. It's great if you're travelling and looking for a place to dip. wildswim.com
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Mailing List
Keep informed of future Swim Feral projects and products. We promise we will only contact you when we have something we are proud to share.