Screen Room: Outdoor Swimming Films

We're big 'ol fans of swimming in wild waters. Be it your local river, lake or in the sea (or even a spot of pond dipping), it gets us feeling seriously refreshed.

Over the years we've supported swimming folk to go off and have all sorts of adventures, and for the unlucky ones, we managed to follow them around with a camera too

So sit back, strap your swim cap and goggles on and dive into our archive of fantastic swimming films...


Chasing the Sublime

Loch Hourn on the Knoydart peninsula in the Western Isles of Scotland is regarded as one of the last wildernesses of Europe. Access to sea lochs is difficult. Salt water mingles with fresh water as it runs off the mountains, icy even in high summer. This mesmeric film immerses us in the physicality of cold water swimming, asking why we put ourselves in the path of discomfort and risk; why does the search for adventure take us to ever more remote and inhospitable places?

Chasing the Frog

Filmed by Alpkiteer Ian Palmer, Chasing the Frog follows Dan Duxbury as he attempts to beat the Frog Graham record.

The Frog Graham is a swimming and fell running challenge in the Lake District. Covering 40 miles and 16,000 feet of ascent interspersed with 4 lake swims.

Katie Tunn - Mountain Journal

Katie Tunn lives in the Northern most house on Skye - A love of the sea, powerful landscapes and ocean conservation drew Katie from Windsor and London to live in the inner Hebrides.

Kari Furre - Mountain Journal

Kari Furre is a Devon based artist and director at the Outdoor Swimming Society.

In May 2016 she swam the 10.5 mile Lake Windermere in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the DofE and continues to be inspired by her natural surroundings, particularly when it comes to water!

55 Hours - Hurly Burly

"55 Hours" is our series of films documenting inspiring new adventurous activities that people do over a weekend – from leaving home on Friday to getting back on Sunday.

This episode features Outdoor Swimming Society founders Kate Rew and Kari Furre as they discover a new route along the Mawddach.

Featured in these films...

Element Wetsuit Jacket [Mens]

Front zip wetsuit jacket. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€119,99

Element Wetsuit Vest [Mens]

Front zip wetsuit vest. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€109,99

Element Wetsuit Pants [Mens]

Wetsuit pants. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€119,99

Element Wetsuit Shorts [Mens]

Wetsuit shorts. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€89,99

Hythe [Mens]

Jammer swim shorts for warm weather swimming and icy dips
€29,99

Bredon [Mens]

Mens swim shorts for warmer waters and the bravest of plunges
€24,99

Terrapin Natural Swimming Wetsuit [Mens]

Natural swimming position with thinner more flexible neoprene
€169,99

Lotic Swimming Wetsuit [Mens]

Our best all-round wetsuit for outdoor swimming in open water
€229,99

Hurley [Mens]

Long sleeved top for outdoor swimming without a wetsuit
€49,99

Haven

Warm and weatherproof insulated changing robe for before and after swimming and activity
€149,99

Coniston Swimming Cap

Silicone swimming cap for hydrodynamic outdoor swimming
€5,99

Outdoor Swimming Cap

Neoprene swimming cap to keep your head warm in icy waters
€39,99
  • Email when available

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Rydal Goggle

Flat lens outdoor swimming goggles with an antifog coating
€14,99

Nori

Bright tow float with waterproof pocket for open water swimming safety
€34,99

GNPDGT Beach Towel

100% cotton comfy and cosy beach towel
€24,99

Alpkit Beach Towel

Highly towelled Alpkit towel with cotton towelling
€24,99

Silvertip Cold Water Wetsuit [Mens]

Fleece-lined wetsuit for long swims and braving icy waters
€259,99

Outdoor Swimming Socks

Neoprene swimming socks for chilly open water swimming
€44,99

Outdoor Swimming Gloves

Neoprene swimming gloves for chilly open water swimming
€39,99

Rockford [Mens]

Recycled classic swim shorts for outdoor swims and pool use
€34,99

Kisdon Goggle

Open water swimming goggles with UV protection, an antifog coating and curved lenses
€19,99

Lugg

Nose clip and ear plug set
€4,99
  • New

Osmo Osmo

Osmo

Microfibre travel towel, superfine and 1/3 of the weight of a regular towel
€12,49

Element Wetsuit Jacket [Womens]

Front zip wetsuit jacket. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€119,99

Element Wetsuit Vest [Womens]

Front zip wetsuit vest. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€109,99

Element Wetsuit Pants [Womens]

Wetsuit pants. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€119,99

Element Wetsuit Shorts [Womens]

Wetsuit shorts. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
€89,99

Dulsie

Long-sleeved one-piece swimsuit for outdoor swimming
€54,99

Hurley [Womens]

Long sleeved top for outdoor swimming without a wetsuit
€49,99

Haven

Warm and weatherproof insulated changing robe for before and after swimming and activity
€149,99

Nefyn Swimwear Set

Two-piece swimsuit for quick dips and warmer waters
€34,99

Nefyn Bottom

Swimsuit bottoms for quick dips and warmer waters
€24,99

Nori

Bright tow float with waterproof pocket for open water swimming safety
€34,99

Terrapin Natural Swimming Wetsuit [Womens]

Natural swimming position with thinner more flexible neoprene
€169,99

Lotic Swimming Wetsuit [Womens]

Our best all-round wetsuit for outdoor swimming in open water
€229,99

Coniston Swimming Cap

Silicone swimming cap for hydrodynamic outdoor swimming
€5,99

Outdoor Swimming Cap

Neoprene swimming cap to keep your head warm in icy waters
€39,99
  • Email when available

Rydal Goggle SWAKRYDAL-rydal-goggle-detail-web-1.jpg

Rydal Goggle

Flat lens outdoor swimming goggles with an antifog coating
€14,99

GNPDGT Beach Towel

100% cotton comfy and cosy beach towel
€24,99

Alpkit Beach Towel

Highly towelled Alpkit towel with cotton towelling
€24,99
  • SALE

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Nefyn Top

Two-piece swimsuit top for quick dips and warmer waters
€24,99

Hythe [Womens]

Jammer swim shorts for warm weather swimming and icy dips
€29,99

Silvertip Cold Water Wetsuit [Womens]

Fleece lined cold water swimming wetsuit
€259,99

Outdoor Swimming Socks

Neoprene swimming socks for chilly open water swimming
€44,99

Outdoor Swimming Gloves

Neoprene swimming gloves for chilly open water swimming
€39,99

Kisdon Goggle

Open water swimming goggles with UV protection, an antifog coating and curved lenses
€19,99

Lugg

Nose clip and ear plug set
€4,99
  • New

Osmo Osmo

Osmo

Microfibre travel towel, superfine and 1/3 of the weight of a regular towel
€12,49
  • Last chance to buy

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Nefyn Bottom

Swimsuit bottoms for quick dips and warmer waters
€17,49 €24,99
  • Last chance to buy

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Nefyn Top

Two-piece swimsuit top for quick dips and warmer waters
€17,49 €24,99