Wild swimming shows off England’s beauty, and it’s good for you

Throughout England, ever more people are taking to the sea — and lakes, reservoirs, and rivers, too. Open-water swimming is increasingly popular, even in the country’s chilliest seas and in the cold days of winter. There are plenty of health benefits to swimming in cold water, but the pluses extend also to the fun of discovering a new location in a very different way. England is full of lovely, serene, and challenging places to propel yourself through the open water. Here’s what you need to know and where to go.