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.

People take part in the Loony Dook New Year’s Day dip in the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry (Andrew Milligan/PA) (PA Wire)

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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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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.

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