Wild swimming in Europe is in revival. From the seapools of Scotland to the regenerated industrial waterways of Paris and Copenhagen, these havens—beloved by locals—should be on your travel adventure.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some swimmers have also found wild swimming to be an antidote to pandemic-era loneliness and mental health struggles. Jessica J.

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. UK, Essex, female wild swimmer standing in a lake touching the water at sunrise. Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll ...

The Lake District is home to some of the UK's most iconic lakes and open water areas perfect for wild swimming.

Wild swimming has grown massively in popularity in recent times. Not only is swimming outdoors a pleasant way to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and green leafy surroundings, it can also help to relieve ...