A selection (most from 2020) of some of the many wonderful resources that people have been putting online to help keep us interested, informed, involved while staying at home, including heritage, music, landscape, stained glass … More added from time to time … (But not updated)
Swimming outdoors is specifically allowed, as is driving any distance to get there, and doing any exercise or spending time outdoors as often as you like, as long as it is alone, with household members, or up to 6 people from different households, at 2 m distance. Details and summary here, and some issues to consider. Continue reading Can I swim, drive, with whom? 1 June (England)→
I love swimming in rivers, especially in summer, when the waters sparkle and hold you in a warm embrace. I often swim alone, savouring the many sightings of kingfishers and even a rare otter, and sometimes I just like hiding away from the crowds. Continue reading I love river swimming→
Clay lakes usually have clean water. Some are used for formal swimming and other water activities, but most ban swimming. This is a plea for, and information on, making these beautiful places free for people to swim and enjoy responsibly and safely, with some advice on local conditions. This would bring a wide range of benefits. On my swim & explore trips over summer 2019 I had several lovely experiences of clay lake swims, formal and wild, and could not see why they were more dangerous than anywhere else, or why those risks could not be mitigated. Continue reading Swimming in clay and gravel lakes→