There’s a lot to think about when planning an outdoor swimming expedition, whether you’re going for a quick dip nearby or planning an entire holiday around a dip of cold water immersion. There’s the kit, the weather, your choice of swimming buddy and that’s before you’ve even decided on the location. In reality, there are […]
Taking the plunge: Ilkley Lido swim + lido wedding
It was officially the height of summer – June 21st – when I headed to Ilkley Lido for a nice and sunny swim. Despite it being the longest day of the year and one with the sun high in the sky, the water temperature was 16.4 degrees C and the air temperature 18.9 degrees C, […]