Alice Dempsey

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.