I’m really making the most of the wild swimming in Hampshire right now, starting with my hometown of Southsea. Here are the best spots I’ve found in the vicinity for a quick dip, or even a lengthy swim.

One of the reasons I decided to move to Southsea, in Portsmouth on the south coast of England, was to be surrounded by water. I wanted morning swims in the sea before breakfast and evening strolls on the beach.

I LOVE being by the sea, in fact, I’m just back from a lush swim at the beach.

Wild swimming, or open water swimming, is easy, and cheap. Two of the main reasons why I love it. I’m a confident and competent swimmer – one of my favourite things to do on holiday is boat trips, just so I can jump off into the water.

There are over 60 social wild swim groups in the UK, all enjoying spontaneous dips, secluded beauty spots, rivers, lakes and the sea around England.

The biggest blockade for me though, is the COLD water.

After my travels in Finland and Denmark, where I learnt about the physical and mental benefits of plunging in cold water, and actually did it, in an ice hole, I vowed to do this more.

So, I’ve followed through with my promise and love to just get out there and enjoy some of the best open water swimming spots in Hampshire.

Wild swimming in Hampshire

Let me take you through the best open water swimming spots in Hampshire. This post is super popular over summer, but don’t let the dark days stop you either. Be prepared, go with friends, and you can keep your Hampshire wild swimming up until the end of the year.

Although, if you do, you’re braver than me!