SWIMMING BREAKS
IN THE OUTER HEBRIDES OF SCOTLAND
COVID-19 INFORMATION
Due to travel restrictions, all 2020 holidays are now postponed until 2021. Private swim bookings from July 2020 are currently unaffected but will be reviewed regularly and updated as the situation progresses.
2021 SHORT BREAKS
Wild Swim Beach Retreat
21st - 24th May 2021
From £665pp (FB sharing)
8 PLACES
SUITABLE FOR FIRST-TIME OPEN WATER SWIMMERS
3 night full board retreat with exclusive use of the 5 star Broadbay House on the Isle of Lewis, overlooking the stunning Gress beach and Tiumpan head lighthouse. A favourite whale-watching spot.
This retreat is ideal for those looking for something unique and gently challenging with the added indulgence of fine dining in a 5 star property overlooking the beach.
Book now and immerse yourself in swims along the most stunning beaches, gentle hikes to secluded beach areas, receive personalised coaching tips for open water swimming and relax in the evenings with specially prepared meals or a glass of wine on your veranda. Connect with nature and the peace and quiet of the Hebrides to reset a busy or stressed mind.
Great For: Couples, friends, solo travellers
Swimming ability: Beginner (refer to ability key below)
Swimming Distances: No more than 1km (shoreline)
Walking terrain: Easy to moderate
Complimentary local airport/ferry transfers are provided, guided walks and swims, breakfast, lunch and evening meals. Alcohol is not included in the price but is available at Broadbay House.
Non-swimmers welcome to accompany whilst other's swim or independently explore.
*Beginners: You should be confident swimming 10-15 minutes in a swimming pool (any stroke) and be able to tread water for a few minutes
Wild Swim Beach Retreat
17th - 20th September 2021
From £665pp (FB sharing)
8 PLACES
SUITABLE FOR FIRST-TIME OPEN WATER SWIMMERS
3 night full board retreat with exclusive use of the 5 star Broadbay House on the Isle of Lewis, overlooking the stunning Gress beach and Tiumpan head lighthouse. A favourite whale-watching spot.
This retreat is ideal for those looking for something unique and gently challenging with the added indulgence of fine dining in a 5 star property overlooking the beach.
Book now and immerse yourself in swims along the most stunning beaches, gentle hikes to secluded beach areas, receive personalised coaching tips for open water swimming and relax in the evenings with specially prepared meals or a glass of wine on your veranda. Connect with nature and the peace and quiet of the Hebrides to reset a busy or stressed mind.
Great For: Couples, friends, solo travellers
Swimming ability: Beginner (refer to ability key below)
Swimming Distances: No more than 1km (shoreline)
Walking terrain: Easy to moderate
Complimentary local airport/ferry transfers are provided, guided walks and swims, breakfast, lunch and evening meals. Alcohol is not included in the price but is available at Broadbay House.
Non-swimmers welcome to accompany whilst other's swim or independently explore.
*Beginners: You should be confident swimming 10-15 minutes in a swimming pool (any stroke) and be able to tread water for a few minutes
Hebridean Adventure Swim Short Break
2021 Date TBC
From £375 S/C sharing
2 PLACES REMAINING!
SUITABLE FOR IMPROVER/EXPERIENCED SWIMMERS
3 nights self-catering accommodation in a 3 star property on the Isle of Lewis where you'll be surrounded by stunning coastline and scenery and spoilt for choice for swimming.
After breakfast each day you'll be collected from your accommodation and taken to a different place of beauty each day to swim around coastlines or to uninhabited islands to explore. A packed lunch will be necessary as you'll spend all day exploring the wonderful beaches, islands and landscape that will be forever etched in your mind.
There will be sufficient guides to allow for varying swim abilities. Not suitable for first-time open water swimmers as there will be a level of cold water tolerance required.
Great for: Groups and solo travellers.
Swimming Ability: Improver/Experienced
Swimming distances: Up to 4 miles (swimmer dependent)
Walking terrain: Moderate
Price includes 3 night's accommodation, complimentary local airport/ferry transfers and 2.5 day guided swim tour with experienced guides and water craft/boat safety.
Non-swimmers are welcome to accompany a swimmer and can opt to explore independently or travel with the group.