The Beauty of Cold, 9781035435395
Hardcover
Rediscover yourself: find healing, calm, and joy in icy waters.
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The Beauty of Cold

The Restorative Power of Cold Water for Connection and Joy

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  • Hardcover

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    31 August 2026

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Summary

Cold water swimming is one of nature’s most powerful resets - a plunge into the wild that clears the mind and awakens the body.

From reducing stress to improving sleep, the mental and physical health benefits of cold water swimming are well-known. But beyond the science, there’s something more profound: a chance to silence the noise of everyday life and rediscover ourselves through the healing power of cold and the calming embrace of blue spaces.

Cold water coach Gilly McArthu…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781035435395
ISBN-10:103543539X
Author:Gilly McArthur
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:Welbeck
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:31 August 2026
Weight:0g
Dimensions:252mm x 192mm
About The Author

Gilly McArthur

Gilly is a cold water swim coach and free climber born in the north of Scotland. She has travelled the world in pursuit of these passions and has worked in the outdoor industry for over 20 years. Much of Gilly’s work is strongly tied into mental wellbeing and nature connection and she passionately shares her love for cold water and nature with CEOs, charities, sportspeople, A-list actors, businesses and individuals. Her work has been profiled in the National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveller and on the BBC, and she has featured in various award-winning films, books and publications. She is also part of the coaching team working with Outside2, a UK-based university programme exploring the applications for outdoor swimming to help improve wellbeing for NHS patients, and is director of the Women’s Trad Festival and founder of Blue Mind Men - a men’s cold water swim club.

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