I found myself near to the Brecon Beacons in South Wales with some time to spare the other day. So I parked in Pontneddfechan to go in search of Lady Falls / Sgwd Gwladys for a waterfall dip. It was a delightful walk with frost, icicles and the Afon Pyrddin and her falls were partially frozen. It was certainly a chilly dip and one that I forgot to start my Garmin Fenix 6s watch, so I can only guess at the actual temperature.
I mentioned my friend and explorer Stuart he is always in and out of plunge pools and river pools, check out his channel @daleswildswim for swims to music.
Filmed on a GoPro Hero 12 and a Hero 10, edited on ipad using Lumafusion app.
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Here is my Amazon page, where I list many of the items I use, through which I earn a small amount of commission, but which costs you nothing (this helps to fund my channel - thank you): [ Ссылка ]
Kit used in this video:
changing robe by Vivida Lifestyle
swimming costume: Next, several years old
waterproof rucksack: [ Ссылка ]
Lomo Tri-X gloves: [ Ссылка ]
I love spending time in, on or near blue spaces (water). There's plenty of ideas to awaken your blue mind with the Bluetonic winter challenge that I co-wrote: [ Ссылка ]
Based on the 5 ways to wellbeing, this challenge is a treat to the senses, it is designed to help you look after your mental health over the winter months when it is easy to get a bit sluggish and lack motivation. I am proud to be an ambassador for Bluetonic, a charity which focuses on creating opportunities to get people out into blue spaces to nourish their blue mind.
Join us over the winter months for some inspiration in blue spaces!
All proceeds will go to the Bluetonic charity, so make a difference to your life and to the lives of others who need support to access blue spaces.
The challenge runs from 29th October 2023 to 31st March 2024. Complete 1 challenge a week
For a £10 (£12 outside the UK) donation you will receive your:
‘Awaken your blue mind’ e-journal
List of 80 challenges
Access to our free Facebook group
And when you finish, your badge.
This year, there are even more challenges to keep you motivated over the winter months. You don't even need to like cold water swimming to take part - just be up for a challenge. Some are active, others are creative or mindful.
There is something for everyone. Why not have the whole family take part? There is a family donation for £20.
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Outdoor swimming is a fantastic activity to get involved in, browse my playlists to find out more:
get Involved with outdoor swimming [ Ссылка ]
winter swimming [ Ссылка ]
mental health and wellbeing [ Ссылка ]
outdoor swimming: [ Ссылка ]
outdoor swimming safety: [ Ссылка ]
All Things Changing Robe: [ Ссылка ]
outdoor swimming techniques: [ Ссылка ]
outdoor swimming equipment: [ Ссылка ]
swimming food: [ Ссылка ]
swim spot discovery: [ Ссылка ]
the great outdoors: [ Ссылка ]
all about tow floats [ Ссылка ]
See you in, on or around the water soon.
Rach
