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Inland Access: The OSS Manifesto

What a Right To Roam in water could look like, for England and Wales

7 Lessons from an Adventure Swim

Kate Brooksy on what she's learned training for a 200km river swim.

Kinder Swim Trespass 2023

OSS Director Beth Pearson reports from this year's Kinder protest.

Swimming in Scotland

Calum Maclean talks to marathon swimmer Alice Goodridge about her top spots.

10 Ways to Stay Well Swimming

Going swimming? Use these tips to reduce your risk of getting ill.

10km Training Manual

Our updated guide to training for a long distance swim.

Full Moon Calendar 2023

The Accidental Long Distance Swimmer

Night Swimming

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