WILD SWIMMING - or 'chilly dipping' as we like to call it 

There is something oddly magnetic and addictive about wild swimming.

It's not the swimming cap or the thermal socks that make wild swimming so addictive, more the wonderful fact that it has a way of making us feel alive, raising our cortisol levels and giving us a wonderful feeling of comradeship.  It can also help with creativity. Being out with nature and the elements lowers stress and gives moments of mindfulness and quiet to bring together our next design project. 

 We have dipped our toes into wild swimming, but it has to be said, it was more dipping than swimming. The issue being is that the river we chose had hidden items lurking beneath. It wasn't quite the idyllic, natural habitat that we had imagined. That said,the invigorating temperature gave us all the bug and as we go into 2022 we are going to get ourselves back into the elements and make sure we find a more suitable location.

This link gives you all the 'what to dos' and 'where to go' and I definitely suggest  packing yourselves some hot drinks and warm clothes. You can also become part of the not for profit outdoor swimming society. It has great articles as well as letting you know any events that are taking place and what you need to be aware of. Red bull also have some spectacular places that definitely look worth a visit.