More than 600 people stripped naked to welcome the Autumn Equinox in the cold waters of the North Sea.
Organisers of the North East Skinny Dip said the event, at Druridge Bay in Northumberland, had its biggest ever turnout on Sunday as 200 more people than last year ran into the waves at dawn.
Bottoms up …. good luck to all those who are braving the elements this morning and taking part in the North East Skinny Dip to raise money for Mind ? pic.twitter.com/jUMwLChclh
— Mind (@MindCharity) September 23, 2018
The hundreds of people who took part in the annual event raised thousand of pounds for Mind – The Mental Health Charity.
Organiser Jax Higginson said: “It was absolutely massive. There were 200 more people than last year. It’s just spiralled.”
“We’ve already raised £7,000 on the day, from donations and pledges and everything and there will be more to come.”
Ms Higginson said they were concerned it would rain but, instead, were treated to a clear night and ideal conditions for a skinny dip.
The event has raised more than £30,000 for Mind since 2012.
