Outdoor Swimming London

by John Weller, Lola Culsan

This guidebook for Londoners reveals hidden rivers, wooded lakes and Art Deco lidos, all within an about an hour of the capital on public transport, perfect for those who love to swim under the open sky. 140 locations cover the best of the Thames, Lea and Medway valleys and the area’s numerous swimming lakes. The guide also showcases the best lidos and hotel pools, plus locations with organised swims. > discover secret islands on the Thames with river beaches, bucolic meanders and a bridge to jump from at Desborough Island > find the most beautiful of London’s bohemian Art Deco lidos, including its best-kept secret in the heart of Soho > swim in a turquoise blue lagoon, like something from the Caribbean, at St Andrew’s lake > spend the day sipping cocktails and eating sushi by the pool at a four-star Tudor hotel - Great Fosters

256 pages, Paperback

Published April 4, 2002

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is brilliant - packed with beautiful photos, and accompanying text is clear and informative. We'll be using it to plan lots of day trips to the locations featured - Guildford Lido looks like a winner!

[Martinxo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful resource for anyone who loves a outdoor swim (and don't we all?) in and around London. Highly recommended.