Autumn wild swimming for beginners

Autumn wild swimming for beginners
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Wild swimming expert Lynne Roper takes beginner Isobel Colchester on a journey to Sharrah pool, in the heart of Dartmoor in Devon.
Roper explains what first attracted her to wild swimming and how to pursue it as a hobby - even in winter. She also gives her top tips on how to swim safely and enjoyably.

[@summermorgan2589]

this has become a comfort video of mine anytime im sick or anxious

[@WyeExplorer]

Receive the water. She sounds a good instructor and the girl was animated. Good on her. Lovely spot!

[@lmnts-wildswimming9922]

What a a stunning location. Really nice to see people getting plugged into nature!

[@mehitabel1290]

Lovely. And no shrieking and squealing.... You're just getting quietly in there, with nature. Inspiring!

[@jpvaines]

So sorry to hear of Lynne's passing in summer 2016. We shared a flat together in Stirling and had such a hoot together with her and her dogs. Happy memories. Love Jean-Pierre XX

[@soupalot]

How sad, she seemed like an amazing lady

[@Antpeople1]

I feel even more sad and emotional reading this.

[@underwaterbubbles]

you both looked wonderful swimming underwater.

[@toadinthehole84]

Been swimming north devon pool for over a year now and cant stop thinking about swimming outdoors!

[@dirtywetdogboatsandsailing6805]

So nice that this came up again....i used to swim there.

[@MelanieSakowski]

Oh wow just watching this makes my whole body come alive! So unwordly BRAVE BEAUTIFUL AHHHH

[@grosvenorclub]

I can remember swimming in the river on Dartmoor as a teenager , not sure if we actually swam much as we probably had too much beer at a local pub , but the river was a lovely coppery colour and a soft texture . Swimmers will understand .

[@deatraparks4739]

its neat to see strong savy women--who except thenselves--in a nature adventure.i love it---very inspiring for me----the best---deatra parks

[@janebythesea3567]

Thank you for this beautiful video 😍

[@graemeroberts2935]

How inspiring and exciting! And so English. Brava!

[@thibod07]

Awesome! In 7C water with no wet suit this is pretty impressive. May be I will try it one day. For me water and cold are two things that I keep appart but I love -10C and it would be risky to swim at those temperatures. I start getting cold when I ski at -25C and colder but in the water I don’t know. Another thing to learn. 😁😁😁!

[@CherylMuir]

What a fabulous introduction to wild swimming! You did brilliantly!

[@therespectedlex9794]

Looks a very nice place, and I might just cope with the cold. But a mossy ledge where you can be wedged, in deep cold water? Careful with that eh.

[@peterredmond-o5p]

Ye looking beautiful ladies, enjoy your swim 🏊‍♀️ 😊😊😊❤❤❤💋💋

[@momo-xu6li]

Coś niesamowitego ❤❤❤

[@pacificnorthwestacct8791]

Really cool. I love swimming in my local river.

[@theyoungmoviegoer5915]

Eric Luna we have a local river in the uk and I jump on a rubber ring and go down the fastest currents to go fastest

[@momo-xu6li]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ pięknie. Pozdrawiam z Polski 🇵🇱

[@lixibao]

More fyah!! 🔥

[@paulbarnes6182]

Fantastic wish I could join in. Will look for somewhere local. Brill

[@IcanMaeBee]

rookie mistake wearing wellies done that myself, beautiful video x

[@jeffallinson8089]

Brave ladies, I would happily sit on the rocks and watch!!

[@Antpeople1]

I am suicidal- have been through unbelievable HELL and am homeless but would love to move to Devon to do this!!!! Would you please help me find this place if I make it?

[@TheDajoca]

Lots of spots like this around Dartmoor and indeed, anywhere that there are rivers and streams without industry.

[@Onlinesully]

@John Carroll the lady probably needs a lot more than this John

[@TheWildSwimmingBrothers]

Awesome video!

[@mickey_mess8747]

its a little odd to hear "wild swimming" cause where Im from that's just normal swimming no one really swims in pools lol

[@MrAndyballard]

+McKenna Stewart Agree completely... I grew up swimming in rivers and ponds, to us it was just ‘where you swim’. To this day I despise veruca infested chlorine baths. Anything that gets people away from their play stations and into the wild is good with me though....

[@mickey_mess8747]

Andy Ballard right? glad someone sees it my way!

[@Onlinesully]

@@MrAndyballard things are a lot more serious now than play stations

[@jmbszenmusic918]

endroit magnifique👍👍👍

[@daveellery7380]

Hi were abouts is were you were swimming 🏊‍♂️, were can you park , thanks.

[@jamesabell9494]

Nice but why do these videos usually show short swims and not long distance wild swimming in the UK?

[@mmm-su9nq]

swimming for beginners the clue is in the title

[@sugarspun4216]

I'd love to do this but there's too much sewage leaking into rivers and streams for me.

[@VB-hf1js]

Our beautiful London😢

[@pjchosen]

How did your long thick hair dry so quickly?!

[@medianexchanges]

please continue unfettered

[@underwaterbubbles]

As it's a deep water pool how deep is it ?

[@underwaterbubbles]

@@KeenBulldozer nice and deep

[@riverhuntersuk7387]

I wonder if they're aware of how much sewage is pumped into UK rivers

[@dominiquetamer8242]

if you swim with swimsuits, it's not wild swimming.

[@TheDajoca]

Of course it is. Pedant.

[@jackgoman1291]

Dominique Tamer surley its a matter of choice , like being on a hot beach nude or not ? Its freedom .

[@user-zj4gz9tr8s]

looks class