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In Pictures: Hundreds brave icy waters for New Year’s Day dip

People took to the water around the UK to mark the start of 2023.

01 January 2023

While some Britons started 2023 nursing a hangover or catching up on sleep after a late night, some were up with the lark and braved the icy waters for a New Year’s Day dip.

A swim, a quick dip or even just a paddle has become tradition for many on January 1.

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Dozens had a dip in the sea at Whitley Bay on the North East coast, with many in fancy dress (Owen Humphreys/PA)

New Year’s Day dip
(Owen Humphreys/PA)

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There were similar scenes at Barry Island in South Wales (Ben Birchall/PA)

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(Ben Birchall/PA)

New Year’s Day dip
(Ben Birchall/PA)

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North of the border, the Loony Dook took place against the backdrop of the Forth Bridge (Andrew Milligan/PA)

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(Andrew Milligan/PA)

New Year’s Day dip
(Andrew Milligan/PA)

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The Mablethorpe Big Dip in Lincolnshire saw the brave souls taking part raise money for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal (Joe Giddens/PA)

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Steve Atherton was particularly brave with his choice of outfit (Joe Giddens/PA)

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The Serpentine lake was the venue for New Year’s Day dippers in London (Victoria Jones/PA)

New Year’s Day dip
(Victoria Jones/PA)

New Year’s Day dip
(Victoria Jones/PA)

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