Take the plunge After a surge in popularity during the pandemic, outdoor swimming has entered the mainstream. Alexandra George suggests some East Coast places for a fresh-air dip, and the people who can help you do so safely...
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he outdoor swimming community saw a huge swell in numbers during the era of Covid-related lockdowns, with people across the UK opting for a fresh air exercise session when pools and other sporting facilities were closed. Statistics published in early 2021 estimated that participation in outdoor swimming had increased three-fold since 2019, while the Outdoor Swimming Society reports that an astonishing 7.5 million people now venture
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