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...

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Element Wetsuit Shorts [Mens]
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Terrapin Natural Swimming Wetsuit [Mens]
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Lotic Swimming Wetsuit [Mens]
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Silvertip Cold Water Wetsuit [Mens]
Fleece-lined wetsuit for long swims and braving icy waters
£179.99 £224.99

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Hurley [Mens]
Long sleeved top for outdoor swimming without a wetsuit
£31.99 £39.99

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Hythe [Mens]
Jammer swim shorts for warm weather swimming and icy dips
£19.99 £24.99

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Bredon [Mens]
Mens swim shorts for warmer waters and the bravest of plunges
£15.99 £19.99

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Haven
Warm and weatherproof insulated changing robe for before and after swimming and activity
£109.99 £129.99

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Silver
Coniston Swimming Cap
Silicone swimming cap for hydrodynamic outdoor swimming
£3.99 £4.99

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Rydal Goggle
Flat lens outdoor swimming goggles with an antifog coating
£10.99

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Kisdon Goggle
Open water swimming goggles with UV protection, an antifog coating and curved lenses
£12.99 £15.99

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Lugg
Nose clip and ear plug set
£3.19 £3.99

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Outdoor Swimming Cap
Neoprene swimming cap to keep your head warm in icy waters
£25.99 £32.99

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Outdoor Swimming Gloves
Neoprene swimming gloves for chilly open water swimming
£27.99 £32.99

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Outdoor Swimming Socks
Neoprene swimming socks for chilly open water swimming
£31.99 £37.99

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Nori
Bright tow float with waterproof pocket for open water swimming safety
£23.99 £29.99

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Alpkit Beach Towel
Highly towelled Alpkit towel with cotton towelling
£15.99 £19.99

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Rockford [Mens]
Recycled classic swim shorts for outdoor swims and pool use
£23.99 £29.99

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Reef / Large
Osmo
Microfibre travel towel, superfine and 1/3 of the weight of a regular towel
From £9.99 £11.99

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X-Small
Element Wetsuit Jacket [Womens]
Front zip wetsuit jacket. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
£84.99 £99.99

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X-Small
Element Wetsuit Vest [Womens]
Front zip wetsuit vest. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
£69.99 £86.99

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X-Small
Element Wetsuit Pants [Womens]
Wetsuit pants. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
£79.99 £99.99

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X-Small
Element Wetsuit Shorts [Womens]
Wetsuit shorts. Keep warm your way and easy to put on.
£59.99 £74.99

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Small
Terrapin Natural Swimming Wetsuit [Womens]
Natural swimming position with thinner more flexible neoprene
£109.99 £139.99

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Short and Strong
Lotic Swimming Wetsuit [Womens]
Our best all-round wetsuit for outdoor swimming in open water
£159.99 £199.99

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Silvertip Cold Water Wetsuit [Womens]
Fleece lined cold water swimming wetsuit
£179.99 £224.99

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Dulsie
Long-sleeved one-piece swimsuit for outdoor swimming
£35.99 £44.99

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6 / Black
Hurley [Womens]
Long sleeved top for outdoor swimming without a wetsuit
£31.99 £39.99

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Nefyn Bottom
Swimsuit bottoms for quick dips and warmer waters
£15.99 £19.99

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6 / Amalfi
Nefyn Top
Two-piece swimsuit top for quick dips and warmer waters
£15.99 £19.99

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6 / Black
Hythe [Womens]
Jammer swim shorts for warm weather swimming and icy dips
From £19.99 £24.99

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Small / Black
Haven
Warm and weatherproof insulated changing robe for before and after swimming and activity
£109.99 £129.99

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Flo Orange
Nori
Bright tow float with waterproof pocket for open water swimming safety
£23.99 £29.99

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Silver
Coniston Swimming Cap
Silicone swimming cap for hydrodynamic outdoor swimming
£3.99 £4.99

  • Email when available

Black
Rydal Goggle
Flat lens outdoor swimming goggles with an antifog coating
£10.99

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Black
Kisdon Goggle
Open water swimming goggles with UV protection, an antifog coating and curved lenses
£12.99 £15.99

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Black / Small
Outdoor Swimming Cap
Neoprene swimming cap to keep your head warm in icy waters
£25.99 £32.99

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Black / Large
Outdoor Swimming Gloves
Neoprene swimming gloves for chilly open water swimming
£27.99 £32.99

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Black / Small
Outdoor Swimming Socks
Neoprene swimming socks for chilly open water swimming
£31.99 £37.99

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Blue
Lugg
Nose clip and ear plug set
£3.19 £3.99

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GNPDGT Beach Towel
100% cotton comfy and cosy beach towel
£15.99 £19.99

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Alpkit Beach Towel
Highly towelled Alpkit towel with cotton towelling
£15.99 £19.99

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Reef / Large
Osmo
Microfibre travel towel, superfine and 1/3 of the weight of a regular towel
From £9.99 £11.99

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6 / Chilli
Nefyn Bottom
Swimsuit bottoms for quick dips and warmer waters
£13.99 £19.99

  • Last chance to buy

6 / Chilli
Nefyn Top
Two-piece swimsuit top for quick dips and warmer waters
£13.99 £19.99