UHI Wild Swimming Club

🌊 Knoydart Wild Swim Weekend 🌿

Big news — our Knoydart adventure is happening! 🏔️✨
We’ll be heading to one of Scotland’s most remote and beautiful peninsulas for two nights of exploring, swimming, and a healthy dose of adventure. Expect dips in stunning waters, a visit to Britain’s most remote pub 🍻, and optional extras like a sauna session or bushcraft tour!

📍 Where: Knoydart Peninsula
🏠 Stay: Knoydart Bunkhouse
💰 Cost: £58 per person (2 nights)
📅 Dates: Fri 5 – Sun 7 December

🚆 Travel Plans:
Friday 5 Dec – Depart Fort William at 12pm → train to Mallaig → 2:15pm ferry to Inverie
Sunday 7 Dec – Return ferry at 3pm, back in Fort William by 5:30pm
(You can arrive earlier or later if needed!)

💬 How to book:
Message us for payment details and to confirm your spot - spaces are limited!

We can’t wait to share this wild weekend with you 🌊💙

This year we decided to fundraise for the Coastguard Association and our club through the Dipmas challenge.

Now we have completed the 12 days (with some members continuing on throughout December!) we kindly ask you consider supporting our fundraiser.

The Coastguard Association is a charity that supports Coastguard personnel and their families in times of need. They help provide essential welfare assistance and recognition for those who risk their lives to keep our coasts safe. Your contributions make a significant difference in ensuring these brave individuals and their loved ones receive the support they deserve.

Our club is currently free to all members and the money will help us keep running this way, making our club as accessible as possible to all.

All support is graciously received and will be put to good use! You can find the donation link in our bio or type the link on page. Thank you.

Embrace the chill and join UHIWS for the 12 days of Dipmas! For the first 12 days of December, we’re organising daily swims to encourage people to get outside, and celebrate the beauty of winter, despite the shorter, colder days while fundraising for our club and charity (HM Coastguard).

Whether you’re a seasoned wild swimmer, a complete beginner, or further afield, we encourage absolutely everyone to get involved in this challenge and make the most of December!

What are the locations/times?
We have several exciting locations in mind but plan to make final arrangements a day or two before to consider weather and other arrangements. Please join our WhatsApp group chat (linked in bio) where we will post and discuss this.

Who can join?
Anyone! Everyone is welcome whether you are a student or not, only requirement for attending club swims is you fill in a quick (completely free) membership form (linked in our bio). If anyone is further afield we still encourage you to take part, tag us in or send us any photos - we love to see new locations!🥰

Who are we fundraising for?

This year we will be fundraising for the HM Coastguard . HM Coastguard is the UK’s national maritime emergency service, responsible for coordinating search and rescue operations at sea and along the coastline. They operate 24/7, ensuring the safety of those in distress through a network of rescue teams and helicopters.  

Any further questions just ask!

Hoping to see as many of you there as possible.🫶🌊❄️

Come and join a spontaneous Sunset Dip, tomorrow Sun 17. November at 3.30pm🌅🏊🏻‍♀️

We meet where the River Lochy joins the Loch, see location on the second slide or just message us if you're not sure! Hope to see you all there!☀️

Come along to our spooky Halloween swim🎃

we meet at midnight on monday 28th at the Mill in Glen Nevis for a little midnight dip (send us a DM if you're not sure where that is) 👻☠

Meet us tomorrow outside of the Uni at 12:30 for a swim in the Glen!🏊‍♀️ Forecast is full sun and 20+ºC so come make the most of it!🌞🌞

Another member of our social sec! Meet Andrew🌊

Join us at the UHI Watersports festival in Oban on the 14th!🌊 Any questions drop us or a message😊

Beach trip to Rhu Point tomorrow! Forecast is full sun so come along and make the most of this beautiful spot and weather!🌊🌞Click on the link in our bio to join the club (for free) and access our group WhatsApp where more details can be provided! Looking forward to seeing you guys there! 🏖️

Weather is looking glorious tomorrow so why not join us for an evening dip and fire?🏊🔥 Bring a warm change of clothes and any snacks or drinks to enjoy afterwards! See you guys at 5🫶

Introducing our social sec, Lena!🌊🏊‍♀️

Meet our treasurer, Sam!🌊🏊