Join the Ice Bathing Community in Reading
On this page you will find out where like-minded people in Reading meet for cold water immersion. If no local group is active yet, you can easily start one yourself by adding your ice bathing location in Reading to our map. You can also join our Telegram community and follow the ice bathing group in Reading there.
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Popular Ice Bath Locations in Reading
- River Thames (Caversham & Thames Valley Park): Reading is located directly on the River Thames, and several groups regularly swim and dip here all year round.
- Caversham Lakes: A dedicated open-water swimming venue north of the town, popular with wild swimmers and cold plungers.
- River Kennet: Flowing through Reading, this smaller river offers additional spots for adventurous wild swimmers.
- Nearby Beale Park & Pangbourne Meadows: Just outside Reading, these scenic Thames-side areas are also popular with cold-water enthusiasts.
How many ice bathers are there in Reading?
Reading is a major town in Berkshire with about 175,000 residents spread across an area of around 40 km² (approx. 4,375 inhabitants per km²). Its location on both the River Thames and River Kennet provides excellent opportunities for year-round wild swimming and cold plunging.
If we assume that about 1.5% of the population practice ice baths regularly, this means around 2,625 ice bathers in Reading. Statistically, this splits into about 1,313 women and 1,313 men who regularly or occasionally take the plunge into the cold water.
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