Farleigh Hungerford has the oldest river swimming club in the country, it was founded in 1933 and many believe it to be the home of wild swimming.
I’ve been a member myself for two years and since covid this summer I have seen an increase in members due to more people escaping their homes.
I have begun photographing people who swim here and it’s been really nice to interact safely and be with people who share the same love for nature and wild swimming as I do.
One common theme I have found when speaking to the wild swimmers, is mental health and how swimming here directly helps people’s mindsets during this trying time.
