If you live in or near London and think your chances of going wild swimming near where you live are minimal, then think again as there are still plenty of places on your doorstep where you can dive in outdoors.<\/p>\n
Here, the Kenwood Ladies Pond Association<\/a> share their favourite places for a summer dip from their book\u00a0Wild Swimming Walks, <\/em>each with its own country ramble. Here is their our guide to 10 of the best wild swimming spots near London.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Swim:<\/strong> in the renowned Walpole Bay sea pool.<\/p>\n Walk: <\/strong>A 6.5 mile coastal walk from Margate, where JMW Turner spent his holidays, to Broadstairs, loved and frequented by Charles Dickens.<\/p>\n More related content:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> \u00a0<\/p>\n Swim<\/strong>: Look out for beautiful swimming places along the Wey Navigation \u2013 there are several.<\/p>\n Walk:<\/strong> An 8 mile walk from Chilworth station across wild heathland, before reaching gentle pastures, small woods and cosy commuter villages on the way to Guildford.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Swim<\/strong>: Along the shore the swimming is exceptional in the North Sea. The beaches are sandy and pleasant for sitting on too.<\/p>\n Walk:<\/strong> From Kirby Cross train station head to Frinton and walk around 5 miles along the coast towards Walton on the Naze, from where you can get a return train.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Swim<\/strong>: in wide stretches of the Thames. Look out for good swimming spots at Streatley, before Moulsford,and just before Cholsey.<\/p>\nMargate to Broadstairs, Kent<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/section>Chilworth to Guildford, Surrey<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Goring and Streatley to Cholsey, Berkshire<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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