?‍♀️ About SwimWild – Wild Swimming Community, Coaching & Adventures in Scotland

Established in 2018, SwimWild is a small, independent open water swimming company based in the Scottish Highlands. It’s owned and run by Alice Goodridge – a cold water swimming expert, open water coach, and author of Swimming Wild in Scotland.

With over a decade of experience organising and leading wild swimming holidays, open water events, and coaching retreats, SwimWild offers unforgettable swimming experiences across Scotland’s lochs, rivers, and coastlines. We run relaxing retreats, adventure holidays, community events, and skills workshops in the Cairngorms National Park and beyond.

? Wild Swimming Adventures in Scotland

Alice brings her experience as a long-distance and ice swimmer to every SwimWild experience. As the author of Swimming Wild in Scotland (Vertebrate Publishing, 2023), she has explored more than 100 wild swim spots across the country. Her knowledge and enthusiasm inspire swimmers to connect with the water, the landscape, and each other — forming a welcoming wild swimming community across Scotland.

Whether you’re dipping for the first time or swimming across open lochs, SwimWild helps you build confidence and discover new places. In addition, our experienced team focuses on safety, skill development, and creating space for friendship and adventure.

❄️ Cold Water & Winter Swimming

At SwimWild, we don’t stop when the temperature drops! We love winter swimming just as much as long summer swims. From breaking the ice on our local lochs in the Cairngorms to exploring turquoise waters and quiet beaches in the Outer Hebrides, we swim year-round.

Winter swimming is now a huge part of what we do. Our Cairngorms Winter Retreats, SwimWild WinterFest, and the IWSA Scottish Winter Swimming Championships have attracted swimmers from all over the world. We’re proud to help people safely experience the thrill and wellbeing benefits of cold water swimming in Scotland’s wild places.

?️ A Small Company with a Big Heart

SwimWild isn’t a big company offering hundreds of trips each year. Instead, we specialise in a small number of exceptional experiences that focus on quality, safety, and community.

Because of our small size, every swimmer receives personal attention and guidance. This allows us to create genuine connections and experiences that bring the wild swimming community together. We believe that shared swims — whether under snow-capped peaks or summer sunsets — build lasting friendships and unforgettable memories.

? Join the SwimWild Community

Whether you want to learn to swim outdoors, improve your technique, or take part in a wild swimming adventure, SwimWild welcomes you. Join us in the Cairngorms National Park or on one of our Scottish island expeditions and experience the joy of swimming in nature.

Our goal is simple: to grow a strong and supportive wild swimming community where everyone feels inspired, included, and connected — both in and out of the water.