The Scotland Wild Swimming Retreat
The Scotland Wild Swimming Retreat
The Scotland Wild Swimming Retreat
The Scotland Wild Swimming Retreat
The Scotland Wild Swimming Retreat
The Scotland Wild Swimming Retreat
The Scotland Wild Swimming Retreat
The Scotland Wild Swimming Retreat
The Scotland Wild Swimming Retreat
The Scotland Wild Swimming Retreat
The Scotland Wild Swimming Retreat
The Scotland Wild Swimming Retreat
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Fort William, Scotland

Wild swimming, Highland landscapes & proper Scottish adventure

Join us for an unforgettable 3-night wild swimming adventure in the Scottish Highlands, based at the spectacular adventure loving Roam West on the shores of Loch Linnhe.

Surrounded by mountains, lochs and some of Scotland's most dramatic scenery, this is a chance to escape the everyday, get properly outdoors and experience wild swimming in one of the most spectacular corners of the UK.

Expect wild swims, Highland walks, hearty food, beautiful scenery and relaxed evenings with a brilliant group of like-minded adventurers.

Your Highland adventure

Across three nights we'll explore the incredible landscapes around Fort William, Glencoe and Loch Linnhe, seeking out some of the area's best swimming spots and wild places.

Expect a mixture of:

🏊 Wild swimming in spectacular Highland lochs and waterways
🏔️ Highland adventures around Fort William and Glencoe
🥾 Guided walks through some of Scotland's most beautiful landscapes
🍽️ Hearty breakfasts and lunches to fuel your adventures
🥃 Traditional Scottish food and local eateries
🔥 Relaxed evenings with great food, drinks and plenty of time to swap stories
🌊 Small-group adventures led by experienced Wild Swimming Co guides

A taste of Scotland

We've deliberately left one evening free for you to explore.

Your first and final evenings include a delicious dinner with the group, while on the middle night you'll have the opportunity to discover one of the fantastic traditional Scottish pubs, restaurants or seafood spots around Loch Linnhe, Ballachulish and Glencoe.

We'll be happy to point you towards our favourite local places and help you arrange dinner, whether you're after fresh Scottish seafood, a proper Highland pub or something a little more special.

It's your evening, so you can make it what you want.

Stay at Roam West

Our base for the retreat is Roam West, a relaxed Highland adventure lodge overlooking Loch Linnhe.

With an onsite bar and award winning restaurant, comfortable accommodation and a laid-back atmosphere, it's the perfect base for exploring the Highlands.

You'll stay in a twin room with one other guest, or choose single occupancy if you'd prefer your own space.

🚆 EASY TO REACH WITHOUT A CAR

Fancy making it a proper adventure?

Roam West is surprisingly easy to reach by public transport. Travel by train or coach to Fort William, followed by a short local bus journey along the shores of Loch Linnhe to Onich.

Travelling from London? You can even take the Caledonian Sleeper overnight, waking up in the Highlands ready for your adventure.

We'll send you detailed travel information and recommended connections ahead of the retreat, so you can leave the car at home.

What's included?

3 nights accommodation at Roam West

3 breakfasts

3 lunches

Dinner on your first and final evenings

Guided wild swimming experiences

Guided  Highland walks and adventures

Experienced Wild Swimming Co guides

A small, friendly group of fellow wild swimming adventurers

What's not included?

Dinner on the middle evening, giving you the freedom to explore the local Scottish food scene.

Drinks and personal expenses are also not included.

Prices

£649 per person

Twin room sharing

£849 per person

Single room

Places are deliberately limited so that we can keep the group small, relaxed and personal.

Come for the swimming. Stay for the mountains. Discover Scotland.

We can't promise you'll leave without a serious craving for haggis, whisky and another dip in a Highland loch.

Fort William, Scotland

8th - 11th October 2027

Beginner friendly

Solo travel friendly - book a dorm room!

Lunches between dips

Experienced guides

Tea & Coffee throughout your stay

Fully insured

Signature homemade cakes

Lifeguard supervised swims

Cooked breakfasts

Award winning dinners

Accommodation Details

The shared twin room - Ideal for solo travellers

Share a twin bedroom (en-suite) with another same sex member of the group. a sure way to make new friends on your adventure.

Book a twin room

Bring a friend or loved one and share a twin room (en-suite).

 

Double room - Single occupancy

Book a private double bed bedroom to yourself (en-suite).

ITINERARY (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Day 1 - Welcome to Loch Linnhe

Arrive at Roam West at 1pm and settle into your Highland home for the next three nights.

Once everyone has arrived, we'll get straight out into the landscape with our first Highland swim, a chance to breathe in that mountain air, get into the water and properly begin the adventure.

Tonight we'll stay at Roam West for dinner in their award-winning restaurant.

Enjoy a delicious two-course dinner, with good food, great company and a proper Scottish welcome.

Then we'll head back towards the loch for a spectacular sunset swim.

There's something pretty special about swimming in a Highland loch as the light fades over the mountains.

 

Then it's back to the lodge for a relaxed evening overlooking Loch Linnhe.

Day 2 - Waterfalls, Lochs & Highland Adventure

🌅 Sunrise swim

Early risers are rewarded.

We'll start the day with a sunrise dip in Loch Linnhe, watching the Highlands wake up around us.

Then it's back to Roam West for breakfast.

Choose between a continental breakfast or a cooked Scottish breakfast, fuel up and get ready for a day exploring the Highlands.

💦 Chasing waterfalls

Today we're heading out into the Highlands in search of one of Scotland's spectacular waterfalls.

We'll take a scenic route through the mountains, stopping along the way for our first Highland cake break and a packed lunch.

Expect forests, mountains, lochs and some seriously beautiful scenery.

And, of course, there'll be opportunities for another dip along the way if conditions allow.

🥾 Highland walk

After our waterfall adventure, we'll head back towards Roam West before heading out again for a beautiful Highland walk.

This is your chance to stretch the legs, explore the landscape and experience the Highlands on foot.

🍽️ Scottish night out

Tonight we'll leave Roam West behind and head out to experience some proper local Scottish hospitality.

We'll recommend a local restaurant or traditional Highland pub where you can enjoy an evening of great food, local character and Scottish atmosphere.

Dinner tonight is not included, giving you the freedom to choose where and what you'd like to eat.

We'll help arrange the evening and point you towards some of our favourite local spots.

And naturally…

🍰 There'll be cake.

Day 3 - The Harry Potter Bridge & a Big Highland Swim

Today we're heading further into the Highlands for our biggest adventure of the retreat.

🚂 The Harry Potter Bridge

We'll travel through some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery to visit the famous railway viaduct made famous around the world by the Harry Potter films.

The Glenfinnan Viaduct is an incredible piece of Scottish railway history, surrounded by dramatic Highland scenery.

And then we'll find somewhere equally magical to get in the water.

🏊 A Highland swim

Today we'll head to a beautiful local loch for a proper Highland swim.

You'll have options depending on how you're feeling and the conditions:

A quick dip

For those who simply want to experience swimming in a Highland loch.

A longer swim

Take your time and enjoy the scenery from the water.

Around 2km

For those looking for a bigger challenge, we'll offer a longer swim of approximately 2km.

Whatever you choose, the emphasis is on enjoying the experience rather than racing.

🍰 Highland cake stop

Because no Wild Swimming Co adventure is complete without cake.

We'll stop somewhere scenic for lunch and our daily cake fix before continuing our Highland adventure.

🏔️ A full day in the Highlands

This is a full-day excursion, giving us time to explore, swim, stop for photographs and simply enjoy being surrounded by some of Scotland's most spectacular landscapes.

We'll return to Roam West in the evening.

🍽️ Final dinner together

Tonight we'll come together for our final evening at Roam West and enjoy another two-course dinner in their award-winning restaurant.

Good food, good company and plenty of stories from three days of Highland adventures.

Day 4 - Breakfast & One Last Adventure

We'll start our final morning with breakfast at Roam West.

Then there's time for one last Scottish adventure.

We'll head out to discover another spectacular Highland waterfall, taking in the scenery and squeezing in one final opportunity to get outside — and, conditions permitting, one final dip.

🍰 One last slice of cake

Because obviously.

We'll then return to Roam West, collect our things and say our goodbyes.

👋 Goodbye at 1pm

Four days of swimming, walking, waterfalls, mountains, cake and Scottish adventure come to an end.

You'll leave with tired legs, plenty of stories and hopefully a serious desire to come back to the Highlands.

RETREAT FAQ

Is there a wetsuit policy?

We’ll always recommend a wetsuit, they will keep you warmer for longer and you’ll be more buoyant. We’ll be swimming in some iconic locations, wearing a wetsuit may mean that you can enjoy the swim for a little longer than you are used to. However we understand that it’s not for everyone, therefore wetsuits are always optional.

Is there a tow float policy?

When we swim on a journey, we do require all swimmers to wear tow floats. However they are also compulsory for dips in depth. This helps us manage the group and be super visible which in turn improves safety.

How do you manage safety?

All of our Guides are beach lifeguards and first aiders, all of our swim locations are carefully reccied, risk assessed and led by guides who are experienced in that location.

Are there any ability requirements?

Our swim retreats are ideally suited for complete beginners who want to try wild swimming, they are also carefully planned so as improvers and intermediate swimmers are challenged. So, come along for a float around, or complete along and swim up to 2km per day. We’ll have at least one swim coach on each of our trips.

What do I need to bring?

You don’t need to spend hundreds on specialist kit to come on a Wild Swimming Retreat, but you will need a tow float (which you can buy when you’re here!), a towel or robe and footwear that you can wear in the water. We can talk through all the posh bits and pieces on the market when you’re with us.

Do you track distances, times and temperatures?

We try not to get too hung up on times, distances and temperatures. We are just having a wonderful time in iconic places with great people. However if improving is your plan, we can help you swim up to 2km per day. We’ll also have a swim coach on every trip.

Let customers speak for us

from 24 reviews

Fabulous weekend with amazing swims and wonderful people. Can’t recommend highly enough. Will be back!

Debby M.
Cold Water Retreat 5th-7th Feb '27

Fabulous!

Nicky
Cold Water Retreat 5th-7th Feb '27

Absolutely fabulous time, really appreciated the team, Rich, Mel, Nicole, Lou and Ches! We were all so looked after and felt like a wild swimming family which I loved! Very addictive and will be coming back for another trip soon!

Georgia
Cold Water Retreat 5th-7th Feb '27

Such a wonderful weekend of dips and saunas with a fabulous group of likeminded people. Thanks to Mel and Rich for great organisation and cake.

D.
Luxury Sauna & Dip Retreat 20-22 November '26

What a lovely weekend! I felt very looked after from start to finish. Rich, Mel, Nicole and McCartney are all so welcoming. Great company, food, accommodation and what an experience visiting the sauna and lake at Corfe Castle! Saturday was perfect in every way, from the sunrise and croissants on the beach, to the saunas, walk and ending the afternoon in a cosy pub. Enjoyed every minute of the weekend. Thank you!

Jo B.
The Wild Swimming Co.

Fantastic weekend. Rich and Mel did all they could to make it a fabulous experience. Plenty of saunas and swimming and laughs. I felt completely safe. Can’t wait for next year!

Leo
Luxury Sauna & Dip Retreat 9 -11 January '26

What a wonderful weekend!

Mel and Richard truly pulled out all the stops to make it bespoke, comfortable, and as special as possible. A real highlight was the nighttime sauna and sea dip at Lulworth Cove. I’d highly recommend it.

A huge thank you to Mel and Richard for all the swimbles, saunas, walks, delicious food and cake, and for the nurturing way you held the group throughout the weekend. 😊

Nicky Chambers
New Year Fitness Retreat 23th-25th Jan '26

Fab experience 🤩

Jan P
The Wild Swimming Co.

It was great 🤩

Jan P
Jurassic Swim Challenge

Great to have everything in one place to dry. Gloves especially dried much quicker. Perfect for drying if you’re in a camper van too with less space to dry all your stuff.

Debby Mackenzie
C-Monsta Hanger

A wonderful event, well organised, really represented the spirit of the open water swimming community.

Helen Stanley
Jurassic Swim Challenge

I had the most incredible weekend in Snowdonia — a truly magical experience from start to finish. The wild swimming in the lakes and waterfalls was absolutely exhilarating, and every dip felt like a little adventure of its own. The scenery was breathtaking, and the whole trip had such an energising, feel-good vibe. The accommodation was wonderful — warm, welcoming, and so cosy after a day outdoors. The beds were super comfy, and the whole place had that relaxed, homely atmosphere that makes you instantly feel at ease. The home-cooked food was delicious (and plentiful!), and every meal felt like it had been made with real care. What really made the weekend special, though, were the people. I met such amazing, like-minded souls — everyone was friendly, supportive, and up for a laugh. It was one of those trips that leaves you feeling refreshed, inspired, and grateful. I honestly couldn’t recommend it more — perfect for anyone looking to connect with nature, meet great people, and make unforgettable memories.

Claire McCarthy
The Snowdon Retreat 23rd-25th Oct '26

I had the most incredible time! Mel, Rich, Becky, Frith and Dave were absolutely amazing. So welcoming, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the whole experience.
Everything was well organised and it was brilliant to share it with a such a wonderful and inspirational group of people.
The Watkins Path waterfall experience was truly stunning. Swimming beneath those falls is something I’ll never forget. It was genuinely the experience of a lifetime, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for adventure, connection, and a bit of magic in nature.

Charlotte
The Snowdon Retreat 25th-27th Oct '26

Wonderful couple of days.
Beautiful swim locations, good support from the team who take our safety really seriously. Lovely food. Great fun.

Susan E.
The Snowdon Retreat 25th-27th Oct '26

The three days I spent with The Wild Swimming Company in North Wales were absolutely fantastic and genuinely inspiring. I achieved things I never thought I could, and came away feeling more confident, energised, and connected to nature.

The experience was made even better by the wonderful people I met along the way — both fellow swimmers and the incredible team who guided and supported us throughout. It’s the kind of weekend that stays with you.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone with a bit more experience, there’s truly something for everyone. I can’t recommend The Wild Swimming Company highly enough — they’ve created something really special.

Claire Cox
The Snowdon Retreat 25th-27th Oct '26