A fun article about the Ladies’ Pond. I cannot imagine swimming there in winter, but apparently that is what they do.
You should see everyone lining up to jump in the icy waters of the Serpentine in Hyde Park each new years day. Tradition is strong here, even if potentially hazardous to health.
Walk into Hyde Park to the Lido at the Serpentine any morning freezing or not and you’ll find swimmers. Daily commitment.
I swim all year round in the English Channel, its very good for you, blood pressure and stuff like that!