Wild Swimming Walks
28 River, Lake and Seaside Days Out by Train from London
(Author) Margaret DickinsonThe famous swimming Ladies of Hampstead ponds bring us their favourite walks with a dip in London and south east England, all accessible by train. Featuring secret lakes, river meadows and sandy seaside beaches, this is the perfect way to escape the city and leave the car at home this summer.
Margaret Dickinson
Margaret Dickinson is a bestselling British author known for her sweeping historical sagas set across the East Midlands and the Lincolnshire coast. She published her first novel at just 25 and has since written more than 20 books, earning a loyal readership for her richly drawn characters, emotional storytelling, and evocative depictions of rural and coastal life. Often called the “Queen of Saga Fiction”, Dickinson continues to captivate readers with family dramas and uplifting stories rooted in resilience, love, and community.