Freya Bromley is a writer living in London. Her work explores love, loss and the restorative power of nature.

The Tidal Year

The Tidal Year

Freya’s first book is a true story about the healing power of wild swimming and the space it creates for reflection, rewilding, and hope. An exploration of grief in the modern age, it's also a tale of loss, love, female rage and sisterhood.

Immersive and compelling. I read it in a single day! Everyone should take a plunge into this book.”

— Cathy Rentzenbrink

A beautiful, brilliantly written book on grief, self-discovery and swimming.”

— Emma Gannon

Featured Writing

Healing Waters | Condé Nast Traveller

Britain's tidal pools helped Freya Bromley come to terms with a personal tragedy. Here are her favourites.

Take the Plunge | Financial Times

Eight of the UK's most magical tidal pools. These coastal treasures offer splendid saltwater swimming — and are destinations in their own right.

National Geographic Traveller

The writer and podcaster spent a year travelling around Britain to swim in its every tidal pool - and found an antidote to loss on her journey.

A Life More Wild | Canopy & Stars

In this podcast episode, join Freya Bromley on a walk to Margate’s tidal pools as she discusses her connection with nature.

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