A structured 5 week wild swimming course designed to build your confidence, skills and experience step by step. 

You’ll work towards a final swim out to the crannog, supported throughout with small group sessions, in-water guidance and individual feedback.

This is a progressive course with a fixed group, allowing you to build confidence week by week alongside the same swimmers.

Course Overview

Over five guided sessions, you’ll build your confidence in open water gradually, developing the skills, awareness and comfort needed to swim further and feel more capable in the water.

Each session is designed to build on the last, with a focus on technique, control, and understanding your environment. You’ll be supported both in and out of the water, with individual feedback to help you progress at your own pace.

The course builds towards a final swim to the crannog. While many swimmers reach this goal, progression varies from person to person. Safety, conditions and individual confidence will always guide how far each swimmer goes.

The Crannog 

The crannog at Loch Venachar is an archaeological site located in Stirling, Scotland, comprising the remains of a prehistoric lake dwelling. It is situated towards the eastern end of Loch Venachar and is approximately 20 meters in diameter. Investigations in 1912 revealed waterlogged organic remains, suggesting that it was part of a prehistoric settlement. The site is of national importance due to its potential to contribute to our understanding of prehistoric settlement and may contain well preserved materials related to the economy and environment of the site.

Itinerary

Session One
Getting into the water, settling in and understanding where you’re starting from, with Louise guiding you at a steady pace.

Session Two
Building confidence and beginning to move more comfortably through the water, with coaching to support your breathing and positioning.

Session Three
Linking everything together with more continuous swimming, helping you find a rhythm that feels natural and sustainable.

Session Four
Refining your technique and gradually building distance, with Louise supporting you as you prepare for the final swim.

Session Five
A guided swim to the crannog, bringing the full experience together in a supportive, well paced session.

Key Details

• 5 guided sessions
• Small group
• Progressive structure
• In water support and individual feedback
• Final swim to the crannog

Who this course is for

This course is designed for swimmers who are already confident in the water and can comfortably swim at least 1000 metres in a pool.

What you’ll need

Swim suit
Wetsuit
Tow float
Swim shoes or boots
Swim cap

Course Dates and Times

You’ll choose one group when booking and attend the same session each week. Switching between groups isn’t available.

Tuesday Group
6:00am
23 June, 30 June, 7 July, 20 July, 28 July

There is a short break in the middle of the course due to pre planned availability. This also gives you time to rest, practise and build confidence between sessions.

Saturday Group
7:00am
18 July, 25 July, 1 August, 8 August, 15 August

Pricing

£295 per person

2 early bird spaces available at £225. These will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

Booking Information

Spaces are limited to 4 swimmers per group.

Registering interest does not reserve a space or guarantee an early bird place.

Please read our Terms and Conditions before booking.

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