The world of wild swimming is changing. As more swimmers surrender themselves to the cold, they emerge with a sense of wellbeing they can't wait to share. This is the story of new connections and communities springing to the surface.

Anna Deacon (Author)
Anna Deacon has worked as a photographer for over a decade, following a career in the music industry. Her photographic and written work has been published in magazines and newspapers including the Guardian, the Scotsman and Glamour. Her travel book Wild Guide Balearic Islands came out in 2022. She hosts the popular Instagram account @wildswimmingstories.
Vicky Allan (Author)
Vicky Allan is an award-winning journalist and author. A staff writer for the Herald on Sunday, her work has also appeared in The Times, Daily Express, Vogue, GQ, The Guardian and Scotland on Sunday. She has won awards for her travel-writing, features writing and for her articles campaigning against violence against women. Her novel Stray is currently being adapted as a feature film.