Where to go wild swimming as the Beckhams and Ed Sheeran splash out on ‘status lakes’

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Covid-safe activities have been hard to come by lately, but wild swimming has been a haven for nature lovers. David Beckham, singer Ed Sheeran and Bake Off host Prue Leith have inspired us all to dive into icy waters in the countryside.

While they’ve installed lavish ‘status lakes’ on their estates, there are countless rivers and lakes for us to dip our toes into for free.

Wild swimming is the perfect way to get back in touch with the natural world, keep fit and even introduce little ones to the joys of swimming.

Researchers at Delamere Health say it can reduce stress, increase happy hormones, lessen inflammation in your body and benefit your immune system.