In this series of ‘My outdoors’ regional guides, I chat to local tourist boards around the country, trying to dig out hidden gems and special outdoor places to help you plan your weekend away. If you’re planning a visit to a new part of the UK, these Q&A’s are a great place to start.
Tag Archive | "Wild swimming"
‘My outdoors’ Q&A with Visit Wales
Posted on 26 April 2012.
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Is this the ultimate Boxing Day hangover cure?
Posted on 05 December 2011.
Plunging into an ice cold pool or into the sea may sound like total madness, but plenty of people up and down the county will be jumping in this festive season to reinvigorate their senses!
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Introducing… Wild Weekends
Posted on 13 October 2011.
In the latest of our ‘Introducing…’ series, meet sisters Ro and Netta Pakenham-Walsh, who are realising their dream of working together to help people rediscover the secrets of natural living with their new venture, Wild Weekends.
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Active days out from London – part four
Posted on 11 August 2011.
More ideas this week for active days out from the capital. Guest blogger Richard Garland from Ellis Brigham, their outdoor clothing specialist, suggests some wild swimming at Gomshall, or cycling and a sea swim at Beachy Head.
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Active days out from London – part three
Posted on 04 August 2011.
More ideas this week for active days out from the capital. Guest blogger Richard Garland from Ellis Brigham, their outdoor equipment specialist, suggests some watersports in Whitstable, or a high wire adventure in Wendover Woods.
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UK bathing waters even cleaner than in 2010
Posted on 31 May 2011.
According to the latest edition of the Good Beach Guide, launched last week by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), 461 UK beaches have excellent bathing water quality which is the third highest number in the Guide’s 24 year history.
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Are you up for a great swim?
Posted on 09 May 2011.
Think you can do a few lengths in the pool no problem? Well how about a mile, in open water, alongside 1000 other swimmers? If you fancy your chances, then the British Gas Great Swim Series is the event with your name on it.
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‘My outdoors’ Q&A with VisitCornwall
Posted on 03 May 2011.
For the latest in our new series of ‘My outdoors’ Q&A’s, we’re heading South West to gorgeous Cornwall. Although it’s best known for it’s beaches and stunning coastline, there’s more on offer in this part of the South West than surf boards and ice cream…
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Who would be mad enough to swim outdoors on a freezing winter’s morning?
Posted on 31 January 2011.
This lot apparently! Saturday 22nd January saw over 350 people take part in the UK cold water Cold Water Swimming Championships at Tooting Bec lido in South London.
Our friends at Outdoor Nation went along and made this cracking little video diary of the event. Find out what it is that makes them want to jump in!
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Ever swum under the light of a full moon?
Posted on 20 September 2010.
Add a whole new dimension to your outdoor swims by joining a night time swim organised by members of the Outdoor Swimming Society.
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Sink or swim?
Posted on 13 September 2010.
Friend of FAF and intrepid journo type, Matt Barr is attempting to swim across the epic Corryvreckan Whirlpool in Scotland this week, the third largest tidal whirlpool in the world.
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It’s summer time, and the living is easy….
Posted on 06 August 2010.
Editor of The Idler, Tom Hodgkinson, gives us his laid back suggestions for making the most of the British summer.
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Love Your Lakes
Posted on 18 July 2010.
Check out this great little video all about the Love Your Lakes campaign which is trying to protect Derwent Water and Bassenthwaite Lake from a tide of polluting phosphates.
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The Big Blue
Posted on 26 May 2010.
Think you can do a few lengths in the pool no problem? Well how about a mile, in open water, alongside 1000 other swimmers? If you fancy your chances, then the British Gas Great Swim Series is the event with your name on it.
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About Juliette
Thanks for visiting Fresh Air Fix. I no longer blog here, but feel free to look around and read the guides and posts to get some outdoor inspiration. You can still find me on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. See you there!
