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TO plan your own trip, check out the nation’s favourite areas at wildswim.com.

Here are just a few of its highly-rated swimmer-sourced spots to get you started... Goldiggins Quarry, Cornwall: Just another reason to visit Britain’s favourite holiday hotspot – aside from the cream teas. River Thames, Port Meadow: Go horsespotting from the water in this beautifully picturesque part of Oxford.

River Dart, Dartmoor National Park: Head to Holne Bridge to enjoy the very best of British country views and Devonshire wildlife. Loch Morar, Scotland: Known for its silvery sands, you can easily access this peaceful Scottish oasis by car. Langstrath, Lake

District: You are spoilt for choice in England’s famous natural nirvana, but the crystal clear waters in this picturesque valley are a good place to start.