The Art of Wild Swimming: Ireland

Préface
From the authors of Taking the Plunge, this is an expert guide to how, when and why to enjoy wild swimming adventures in Ireland. Filled to the brim with advice from seasoned swimmers and over 100 locations accessible via QR code, The Art of Wild Swimming: Ireland is an invaluable guide for everyone from beginners to regular wild swimmers.

Auteur
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 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.

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What makes the perfect swim?

It's all about the most magical locations (and how to protect them), finessing your kitbag, keeping yourself and others safe ... and maybe discovering a nice place for a warm-up cuppa and cake.

Whether you're a seasoned dipper or a fledgling, The Art of Wild Swimming is the ultimate guide to becoming an awesome, joyful and responsible swimmer.

From the dramatic Atlantic bays to cascading waterfalls and secret pools, the rugged Causeway Coast to the secluded loughs of the Wicklow Mountains, locals who know the secrets of their patch share over 100 spectacular swim spots across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Now they are yours to explore too.

Résumé
From the authors of Taking the Plunge, this is an expert guide to how, when and why to enjoy wild swimming adventures in Ireland. Filled to the brim with advice from seasoned swimmers and over 100 locations accessible via QR code, The Art of Wild Swimming: Ireland is an invaluable guide for everyone from beginners to regular wild swimmers.