Continue the journey with pools 201 to 300 in my global swim adventure, #HaveGogglesWillTravel. Read reviews, discover hidden gems, and explore memorable swims from around the world.
9 September 2025 | Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK
A chilly late-season outdoor swim in Stroud's historic lido.
12 September 2025 | Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, UK
Chlorine free autumn lido swim in Derbyshire.
19 September 2025 | Nottingham, UK
Morning swim in the home of Speedo!
22 September 2025 | Cardiff, Wales, UK
Expensive evening swim over the bridge in Cardiff!
23 September 2025 | Cardiff, Wales, UK
South Wales Hilton Hotel Spa Pool Swim!
29 September 2025 | Solihull, England, UK
Monday morning swim in fantastic Solihull 8-lane pool.
3 October 2025 | Dubai, Dubai, UAE
November night swimming on Jumeirah Beach!
5 October 2025 | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Back in NZ! Fast 50 m training pool in Auckland.
7 October 2025 | Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand
Another Antipodean evening swim!
7 October 2025 | Muriwai Beach, Auckland, New Zealand
Only Fools and Horses on North Island West Coast!
9 October 2025 | Auckland, —, New Zealand
Impressive 8th floor lunchtime swim in Auckland CBD
9 October 2025 | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Enjoyable afternoon swim south of the city - unfortunately indoor only.
12 October 2025 | Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Quick detour through downtown Hamilton for a swim en-route to Taupō
13 October 2025 | Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
Warm-up swim before tackling the outdoor pool.
Finish a 3 km session before a dip in the thermal pool.
13 October 2025 | Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Four part pool swim in steamy Rotorua.
Bonus swim in Rotorua
15 October 2025 | Auckland, New Zealand
Post mud bath evening swim, despite the Auckland traffic!
17 October 2025 | Southport, Queensland, Australia
Spectacular performance swim hub in Surfers Paradise!
Continuing the swim in the South pool
18 October 2025 | Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Quick dip down to NSW to visit beautiful Byron Bay.
18 October 2025 | Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia
Morning swim among Surfers Paradise skyscrapers.
19 October 2025 | Miami, Queensland, Australia
Towel-less swim in Miami (not that one!).
19 October 2025 | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Morning swim in trendy Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
20 October 2025 | Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia
Full sun swim by the Maroochy River!
21 October 2025 | Sunshine Beach, Queensland, Australia
Sunshine Beach, I've found the perfect retirement spot!
21 October 2025 | Coolum Beach, Queensland, Australia
Hot afternoon laps on Queensland's coastal highway.
23 October 2025 | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Noisy Iron Cove suburb swim under SYD flight path.
23 October 2025 | Drummoyne, NSW, Australia
Saltwater lanes under Iron Cove Bridge.
24 October 2025 | Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia
Dream swim in the 2000 Sydney Olympics competition pool.
24 October 2025 | Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, Australia
Bonus swim in the Olympic warm up pool.
24 October 2025 | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Afternoon swim at the oldest shark-proof pool in Australia!
25 October 2025 | Thirroul, NSW, Australia
Third ocean pool swim for the day, taking the weekly tally past 20km.
26 October 2025 | North Manly, NSW, Australia
Quick (three pool) stop on the way to North Sydney bays.
26 October 2025 | North Manly, New South Wales, Australia
Second pool short-course swim.
Possibly the worst swim experience so far!
26 October 2025 | Dee Why (Sydney), New South Wales, Australia
Free North Sydney ocean pool that gives Icebergs a run for its money.
26 October 2025 | Freshwater, NSW, Australia
Second ocean pool of the day.
26 October 2025 | Surry Hills, NSW, Australia
Iconic Surry Hills pool with skyline views.
26 October 2025 | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Windy Halloween swim with a country club vibe!
27 October 2025 | Cabarita, NSW, Australia
Pre-flight swim up-hill swim in fierce head-wind!
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