‘how wild swimming saved me’

As Dr Mark Harper, cold-water swimmer and author of Chill: The Cold Water Swimming Cure says, there are two main benefits to group swimming. The first is safety, the second is the social buzz. “Social

I went from rock bottom to mer-mazing

I ’m projectile vomiting into a pool of light from my headtorch, the rest of the night reduced to strange noises and shadows in the jungle around me. I’m down to my last clean T-shirt, I can’t find my

Continuing our series on the healing power of nature

Autumn is a brilliant time to get outdoors, connect with nature and boost your sense of wellbeing. Tune into meditative forest-bathing, wild swim in the sea and raise your eyes to the mystery of star-studded skies. Or simply walk, reflect and get creative, says Kerry Fowler

Autumn weather makes an indoor pool more appealing ...