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From a lake flanked by a sandy beach, to a calm and leafy stretch of the River Medway, we round up the little-known spots for wild swimming near London
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Outdoor swimming is allowed in England: this is the kit to consider when taking the plunge
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A heated lido, a pool in a deer park, an Olympic aquatics centre and a laconium: London's swimming pools are re-opening – here's where to swim
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From climbing Kilimanjaro to swimming with polar bears, we round up the best sport challenges for an ultimate fitness bucket list