The challege is simple, swim at least 1km in 1,000 swimming pools, before age catches up with me! 201 pools done, 799 to go!
12 September 2025 | Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, UK
Chlorine free autumn lido swim in Derbyshire.
9 September 2025 | Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK
A chilly late-season outdoor swim in Stroud's historic lido.
8 September 2025 | Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK
A historic open-air swim in the Cotswolds, perfect for my 200th pool!
2 September 2025 | St. Julian's, Malta
Spectacular swim in the heart of St. Julian's, Malta
1 September 2025 | Saint Paul's Bay, Malta
Outdoor waterfront pool in Saint Paul's Bay, home of water polo in Malta.
31 August 2025 | St Julian's, Malta
A quiet 20m indoor swim while Malta partied outside in the sunshine.
26 August 2025 | Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Early morning shoulder test near the airport.
21 July 2025 | Bristol, UK
Last minute swim after a hot and sweaty weekend!
10 July 2025 | Liverpool, UK
A swim of two halves!
9 July 2025 | Liverpool, UK
Evening swim on the banks of the Mersey (well, almost!)
17 June 2025 | Bristol, UK
Free Swim by the Zoo!
13 June 2025 | Rhyl, Wales, UK
It's not the Sun Centre, but still a Rhyl swim!
11 June 2025 | Llandudno, Wales, UK
Sunny Day on the North Wales Riviera!
6 June 2025 | Frankfurt, Germany
First swim since the 'injury'!
15 April 2025 | Bristol, Bristol, UK
Morning 4km Pre-Work Swim in North Bristol - Featuring Some Local Drama
14 April 2025 | Bristol, Bristol, UK
Evening Swim Session Before a Night at the Weirdest Hilton Hotel
6 April 2025 | Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK
Sunday morning swim in Bedford
1 April 2025 | Street, Somerset, UK
Street near Glastonbury morning swim
31 March 2025 | Cheddar, Somerset, UK
Evening swim in Cheddar
25 March 2025 | Tiverton, Devon, UK
Walk of shame!
Have Goggles, Will Travel. Around the World in 1,000 Swimming Pools!
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