Rebecca Duncan, a dedicated wild swimmer, suggests doing some careful research about safe places to swim. “It’s really important to be informed before getting in the water and I would recommend reading guides such as the one on The Rivers Trust’s website or organisations like Swim England,” she says.

Matt Croxall, charity director at Royal Life Saving Society UK, recommends choosing an area with a lifeguard. “In order to keep you and your loved ones safe when swimming in open water, you should plan your day well and go to a lifeguarded venue,” he says.

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