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We thrive on organising wild swimming experiences for you.

💙 Introductory sessions
💙 Wellness through water
💙 Water Safety promotion
💙Leadership / teambuilding
💙 Swim adventures around Lothians & Borders
💙 Bespoke swim adventures around Scotland

03/09/2025

Over the Weekend I had the privilege and pleasure of organising a bespoke Swim trip with a group of ladies mostly from , affiliated to

Not all were swimmers, some wanted to take on the challenge of cold water dipping in stunning surroundings and we kept them safe in the water while they conquered their new tick boxes.

Friday saw us head off to Easdale for a dip in the quarries and a walk around the Island
Saturday saw us catch the amended timetables Ferry to Coll (4.00am alarm) where we caught up with the Super Slick Rib of organised through Our first stop was a swim to the sandy beach on Gunna followed by a slow sail along the coast of Tiree. The impending rain and wind started making itself known so off we headed to Mull for a dip in the waterfall while spotting anemones and star fish before a stop in Tobermory for an obligatory hot chocolate & ginger slice at

It was simply fabulous - so much fun with a group of go getting ladies.

03/09/2025

Harvest Wild Swim Festival
In Peebles - 10th -12th October 2025

We are delighted to be teaming up with Ingrid from who will be leading our Sensory Walk in Nature - with a special interest in plant life.

Ingrid has spent much of her working life outdoors and now combines her qualifications as an Open Water Swim Coach, Mountain Leader, Forest School Leader and Botanist into a very personal and intuitive way of guiding in the landscape.

She is passionate about supporting people to spend time in and connect to nature in a meaningful way both on the land and in the water. A fan of slowing down in nature making time to notice, time to feel and respond to the landscape her guiding is rich and restorative. Sessions vary from the learning of skills and safe practice to more reflective, playful and creative interactions in nature.

Ingrid's walk at the Harvest Festival is very much about taking in the world around us with a focus on the plant life with an option to taste some of what grows in the wild.

'We so often walk through nature, focused on where we are going but what happens when we slow down and notice where we are? We'll take a gentle walk and open up our senses helping us to really experience the richness of what is around us in the natural world how it feels, smells, sounds and in some cases tastes. As we slow down, notice and interact with nature our bodies and minds settle leaving us calmer and more grounded'.
Ingrid Campbell

Whether All weekend, or Friday, Saturday or Sunday, this is your invitation to mark the season with joy, movement, and meaning.

🎟️ Secure your tickets now: 10th -12th October 2025

🎟️ Weekend Tickets Available here
https://taketothewater.co.uk/.../harvest-festival-wild.../

🎟️ Book your Friday ticket here
https://taketothewater.co.uk/.../friday-tickets-harvest.../

🎟️ Book your Saturday ticket here
https://taketothewater.co.uk/.../saturday-tickets.../

🎟️ Book your Sunday ticket here
https://taketothewater.co.uk/.../sunday-tickets-harvest.../

02/09/2025

Dook & Donder - Circular around lindean Loch
We are delighted to be linking up with Hike & Bike Hub, Galashiels SCIO SC 051989 for our second outing as part of the Autumn Walk and Wheels festival.
We're adding a little water to the occasion too in our Dook & Donder series.
If you're looking for something to do on Saturday, come and join us for the walk around the beautiful Lindean Loch
Date: 6th September
Meet Time: 10.00am at Lindean Loch
Details for booking are as follows:
https://hikebikegalashiels.co.uk/events/walking-wheeling-festival-walk-wild-swim-lindean-loch/

02/09/2025

Dook & Donder - Circular Lowood to Gattonside and return

We are delighted to be linking up with Hike & Bike Hub, Galashiels SCIO SC 051989 for our second outing as part of the Autumn Walk and Wheels festival.

We're adding a little water to the occasion too in our Dook & Donder series.

If you're looking for something to do on Sunday come and join us for the walk around the river Tweed.

Date: 8th September
Meet Time: 10.00apm at Lowood car Park
Details for booking are as follows:
https://hikebikegalashiels.co.uk/events/walking-wheeling-walk-wild-swim-river-tweed-at-lowood/

02/09/2025

Dook & Donder - St Abbs to Coldingham & back

We are delighted to be linking up with Hike & Bike Hub, Galashiels SCIO SC 051989 for our second outing as part of the Autumn Walk and Wheels festival.

We're adding a little water to the occasion too in our Dook & Donder series.

If you're looking for something to do on Thursday, come and join us for the walk from St Abbs to Coldingham and back with a dook in the middle.

Date: 4th September
Meet Time: 2.00pm at St Abbs Car Park

Details for booking are as follows:

https://hikebikegalashiels.co.uk/events/walking-wheeling-walk-wild-swim-coldingham-bay/

01/09/2025

Union Bridge to Berwick 9.5km Fundraiser Swim

We are thrilled to share with you the fabulous news that Beyla, Cedar Hus's beautiful sauna will be waiting for our swimmers at the end of the event to help them warm up and recover from their challenge.

Cedar Hus will be making a donation to the RNLI station for their generosity in enabling the sauna to be sited behind the

Do you live in or near North Berwick?

She will be open to book Friday, Saturday afternoon and Sunday

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/ad40c629/appointment/82385213/calendar/10511902?appointmentTypeIds[]=82385213

30/08/2025

Sometimes, the loch surprises us with a tickle — tiny fish darting close, curious about our toes. It’s a small reminder that we are part of this living world, not separate from it.

As we swim in the blue–green calm of nature and water, each ripple is a conversation. We touch the water, the water touches us back.

Mindfulness here is playful — a giggle at the fish, a smile at the unexpected. Even the smallest encounters can bring us back to the present moment. 🌊💚

Fancy coming to join us for fun in the water and watch the little fish at the edge do their fishy things drop us a DM to find out more.

29/08/2025

There is a stillness about the heron that resides at our loch. Patient. Watchful. At ease with waiting for the opportune moment to gracefully nab the fish for tea.

When we swim beneath its gaze, it’s a reminder that not everything requires rushing. In the blue–green world of water and trees, the heron shows us how to simply be.

Mindfulness is not about emptying the mind — it’s about noticing. The water on your skin. The sky overhead. The silent company of a heron who knows the art of presence. 💙

Do you want to be amuse the Heron who watches us quizzically?

PS - I learnt a group of herons is a heronry - every day is a school day.

Drop us a DM to come join our social sessions or explore the water with our intros.

28/08/2025

🌊✨ The Trossachs Challenge: 10 Lochs in One Weekend ✨🌊

Are you ready for something extraordinary? The Trossachs Challenge will take you on a journey through 10 stunning lochs in just one weekend, surrounded by rugged hills, ancient forests, and Scotland’s wild beauty. 🏞️💙

This isn’t about racing — it’s about adventure. About testing yourself in nature’s most breathtaking blue–green playground, dipping into new waters, and sharing the journey with fellow wild spirits.

Two days. Ten lochs. Endless memories. 🌿💦
Will you take the plunge?

📅 Sate your adventurous spirit — reserve your place today.
👉 https://taketothewater.co.uk/events/take-on-the-trossachs-challenge-423-457/

28/08/2025

🌿 Discover the Borders, Discover Yourself 🌿

There’s something magical about swimming in the wild places of the Scottish Borders — where rivers weave through valleys, lochs hide beneath castle walls, and the hills roll endlessly into the horizon. 🏞️💦

Our half-day and full-day wild swim adventures are more than just swims. They’re a chance to explore landscapes you’d never normally see this way, to pause in mindful moments, and to share the water with a like-minded tribe of explorers.

Whether you’re new to wild swimming or ready to stretch your limits, the Borders will welcome you — with beauty, calm, and a touch of adventure.

📅 Join us for a half-day or full-day adventure - you will be wowed buy the hidden treasurers
👉https://taketothewater.co.uk/events-calendar/

28/08/2025

🚨💦 Water Safety Awareness for Young People (Ages 8–14) 💦🚨

Water is amazing — it’s fun, refreshing, and full of adventure. But it’s also powerful, and knowing how to stay safe is so important. That’s why we’re running a Water Safety Awareness Session designed especially for young people aged 8–14. 🌊

In this interactive session, we’ll cover:
✅ How to enjoy rivers, lochs safely
✅ What to do if you (or a friend) get into trouble
✅ Building confidence around water through fun, practical tips

It’s all about learning in a safe, supportive environment — and leaving with knowledge that could save a life. 💙

DM to book a session

Let’s make sure our young people can love the water — and respect it too. 🌿

27/08/2025

🍂Harvest Wild Swim Festival - Peebles 🍂

https://vimeo.com/631147799

💍🏰✨ Not a Wedding… but Something Just as Special! ✨🌊🍂

This beautiful clip of Neidpath Castle may show a wedding — but when we gather here for the Autumn Harvest Wild Swim Festival, it won’t be for vows or confetti.

Instead, we’ll be inside these historic walls, warming up after our swims with a hot drink in hand, sharing stories, laughter, and a farewell blether before heading home. ☕💬

Neidpath’s history and atmosphere make it the perfect backdrop — not for “I do’s” this time, but for joy, community, and autumn celebration.

🎟️ Tickets are available now — come swim beneath the castle, and soak up the magic of the season with us.

🎟️ Weekend Tickets Available here
https://taketothewater.co.uk/.../harvest-festival-wild.../

🎟️ Book your Friday ticket here
https://taketothewater.co.uk/.../friday-tickets-harvest.../
Friday: Creativity, History & Night Dip with dancing lights
🎟️ Book your Saturday ticket here
https://taketothewater.co.uk/.../saturday-tickets.../
Saturday: 2 dips in the Tweed, Breathwork, Creativity, Nature Walks, Natures healing ways & Lunch
🎟️ Book your Sunday ticket here
https://taketothewater.co.uk/.../sunday-tickets-harvest.../
Sunday: 2 dips in the Tweed, Wellness program, Brunch and Hot Drinks in Neidpath Castle

📸with thanks Visit Scotland

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