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Travelling the world, one swimming pool at a time!

The challege is simple, swim at least 1km in 1,000 swimming pools, before age catches up with me! 206 pools done, 794 to go!

Al Bateen Residences Pool
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Al Bateen Residences Pool

3 October 2025 | Dubai, Dubai, UAE

November night swimming on Jumeirah Beach!

Al Bateen Residences Pool
Tudor Grange Leisure Centre
206

Tudor Grange Leisure Centre

29 September 2025 | Solihull, England, UK

Monday morning swim in fantastic Solihull 8-lane pool.

Tudor Grange Leisure Centre
Hilton Cardiff
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Hilton Cardiff

23 September 2025 | Cardiff, Wales, UK

South Wales Hilton Hotel Spa Pool Swim!

Hilton Cardiff
Eastern Leisure Centre
204

Eastern Leisure Centre

22 September 2025 | Cardiff, Wales, UK

Expensive evening swim over the bridge in Cardiff!

Eastern Leisure Centre
Harvey Hadden Sports Centre
203

Harvey Hadden Sports Centre

19 September 2025 | Nottingham, UK

Morning swim in the home of Speedo!

Harvey Hadden Sports Centre
New Bath Lido
202

New Bath Lido

12 September 2025 | Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, UK

Chlorine free autumn lido swim in Derbyshire.

New Bath Lido
Stratford Park Lido
201

Stratford Park Lido

9 September 2025 | Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK

A chilly late-season outdoor swim in Stroud's historic lido.

Stratford Park Lido
Cirencester Open Air Pool
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Cirencester Open Air Pool

8 September 2025 | Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

A historic open-air swim in the Cotswolds, perfect for my 200th pool!

Cirencester Open Air Pool
Neptunes Waterpolo and Swimming Club
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Neptunes Waterpolo and Swimming Club

2 September 2025 | St. Julian's, Malta

Spectacular swim in the heart of St. Julian's, Malta

Neptunes Waterpolo and Swimming Club
Sirens Aquatic Sports Club
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Sirens Aquatic Sports Club

1 September 2025 | Saint Paul's Bay, Malta

Outdoor waterfront pool in Saint Paul's Bay, home of water polo in Malta.

Sirens Aquatic Sports Club
Hilton Malta
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Hilton Malta

31 August 2025 | St Julian's, Malta

A quiet 20m indoor swim while Malta partied outside in the sunshine.

Hilton Malta
North Solihull Sports Centre
196

North Solihull Sports Centre

26 August 2025 | Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Early morning shoulder test near the airport.

North Solihull Sports Centre
Longwell Green Leisure Centre
195

Longwell Green Leisure Centre

21 July 2025 | Bristol, UK

Last minute swim after a hot and sweaty weekend!

Longwell Green Leisure Centre
Liverpool Aquatics Centre
194

Liverpool Aquatics Centre

10 July 2025 | Liverpool, UK

A swim of two halves!

Liverpool Aquatics Centre
University of Liverpool Swimming Pool
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University of Liverpool Swimming Pool

9 July 2025 | Liverpool, UK

Evening swim on the banks of the Mersey (well, almost!)

University of Liverpool Swimming Pool
Clifton College Sports Centre
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Clifton College Sports Centre

17 June 2025 | Bristol, UK

Free Swim by the Zoo!

Clifton College Sports Centre
Rhyl Leisure Swimming Pool
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Rhyl Leisure Swimming Pool

13 June 2025 | Rhyl, Wales, UK

It's not the Sun Centre, but still a Rhyl swim!

Rhyl Leisure Swimming Pool
Llandudno Swimming Centre
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Llandudno Swimming Centre

11 June 2025 | Llandudno, Wales, UK

Sunny Day on the North Wales Riviera!

Llandudno Swimming Centre
Fitness First Frankfurt - Opernplatz
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Fitness First Frankfurt - Opernplatz

6 June 2025 | Frankfurt, Germany

First swim since the 'injury'!

Fitness First Frankfurt - Opernplatz
Henbury Leisure Centre
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Henbury Leisure Centre

15 April 2025 | Bristol, Bristol, UK

Morning 4km Pre-Work Swim in North Bristol - Featuring Some Local Drama

Henbury Leisure Centre