Tips on how to get in colder water in the colder months and stay safe whilst doing it.
How To…Wild Swim in Winter
How the Sea Saved Me: My Year in Cornwall
Reflecting on my year in Cornwall and the incredible impact it's had on my confidence and mental wellbeing.
My First Dartmoor Wild Camp
Working my way through my bucket list for the South West, starting with my first Dartmoor wild camp. Hiking, camping and two beautiful swim spots.
My Last Four Weeks in Cornwall: Favourites Spots and Bucket List Destinations
I still can't quite believe that I've now been in Cornwall for nearly a year. When I first moved down it was for a 3 month course and I hadn't yet decided if I was going to stay after or not. I quickly fell in love with the lifestyle and the people and after a... Continue Reading →
How to..Find Quieter Swim Spots
6 Tips for finding quieter swim spots in the UK.
A Short Stay in the Brecon Beacons: Wanders, Woods and Waterfalls
I've been wanting to head over to the Brecon Beacons for a while now, as it's the closest mountainous area to where I currently am. This trip had been a long time coming and I was so excited when we'd finally got it booked. Unfortunately, 2 weeks before heading off I injured my knee. At... Continue Reading →
How Daily Morning Dips are Helping My Mental Wellbeing
Over the last couple of weeks I have been getting out for a dip pretty much every morning. Yes there have been days when I've struggled to get out of bed, but on the whole it's something I look forward to. I've been cold water dipping for over a year, but I've never got into... Continue Reading →
Winter Wild Swimming
I have always been a water baby, but it's only recently that I've started taking cold water dips. I often get told 'I'm crazy' and so many people ask me why I do it, but I think it's definitely something you need to do to understand. For me, my winter wild swims have been an... Continue Reading →
Life Begins During Lockdown
When lockdown first hit, I was at the start of a new job, newly separated and living on my own for the first time. I have never been great in my own company and always seems to find myself in a downward spiral whenever I spend too much time on my own. To keep myself... Continue Reading →
Lisa Outdoors 