Here is a rough outline of the weekend…

Friday 30th September

From 4PM – Arrive/settle in, River Spey dip, hot tub, sauna

Evening BBQ

Saturday 1st October

8AM – Pre-swim Moning yoga with Carrie Wilde (limited places available)

10AM – Group swim at Loch Morlich

Next – Options for different swims, including a challenging walk to a mountain loch or an easier walk to the Green Lochan (Lochan Uaine) from Glenmore, or easier access option at Loch Pityoulish.

From 2PM – Hot tub/Sauna fired up and free to use all afternoon.

3PM – Afternoon yoga with Carrie Wilde (limited places available)

6PM – Loch an Eilein castle swim

Evening – Gin/Pizza party at Inshriach Distillery – Live music and time for a spot of dryrobe dancing!

Sunday 2nd October

8AM – Pre-swim Moning yoga with Carrie Wilde (limited places available)

10AM – Group swim and splash at Loch Insh

Next – Options for different swims including walking up to an amazing swim spot up the River Feshie, or visit the Uath Lochans (with an optional walk to the viewpoint), or Loch Alvie.

PM – Hot tub/Sauna fired up and free to use all afternoon. DIY BBQ down by the river.

3PM – Afternoon yoga with Carrie Wilde (limited places available)

NOTE – This is a rough outline of what will happen over the weekend and will be subject to change.

NOTE – All swims are at your own risk. You will also need to have your own transport or car-share between swim locations.

There are various accommodation options (see section below), including a limited number of glamping places and rooms in the main house and, of course, plenty of space for tents and small camper vans.

Inshriach Estate is around 4 miles outside Aviemore on the backroad (B970) between Inverdruie and Feshiebridge. As well as some fabulous glamping and camping options on site there are limited places in the main house.

Inshriach House
www.inshriachhouse.com

Inshriach House is a beautiful Edwardian shooting lodge with many original features. The house sleeps 17 in 10 rooms. There are 4 doubles, 2 twins and 4 singles. Bathrooms are all shared and you will be able to use the main kitchen downstairs.

Prices are per room and indicate the cost for the whole gathering – three nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).

Room 1 (Mrs Black) – Large double – BOOKED
Room 2 (Mr George) – Small Double – BOOKED
Room 3 (Miss Black) – Small Double – BOOKED
Room 4 (Spare Room) – Large double – £390
Room 5 (Uncle Arthur) – Single – BOOKED
Room 6 (Nursery) – Twin – BOOKED
Room 7 (French maid) – Single – BOOKED
Room 8 (Poor room) – Single – BOOKED
Room 9 (House Keeper) – Twin – BOOKED
Room 10 (West Bedroom) – Single – BOOKED

Unfortunately, it is not possible to reduce the cost if you can only stay for two nights.

All rooms are available to book online when you book your ticket to the event.

www.inshriachhouse.com/camping-in-style

• The Bothy – £110 per night – Sleeps 2 (mezzanine double bed)
• The Log House – £130 per night – Sleeps 2/3 (mezzanine double bed + sofa) – BOOKED
• The Shepherds Hut – £95 per night. Sleeps 2 (double bed)
• The Beer Moth – £95 per night. Sleeps 2 (double bed) – BOOKED
• The Yurt – £95 per night. Sleeps 2 (double bed) – BOOKED

All glamping options are available for 3 nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and are bookable online when your purchase your ticket for the event.

Camping (own tent or campervan) £15 per night. You will be able to pre-pay for this when you buy your ticket.

There is plenty of space for camping. The camping field is basic (it is a field!)

Please note that the track to get to the camping field is solid but fairly bumpy. You are welcome to drive cars and camper vans down to the camping area or leave cars up at the main parking area closer to the road.

There will be portaloos down by the camping area and a gas-powered outdoor shower a short walk to the middle of the site is shared with all the other spaces on site.

Camper vans

Camper vans are welcome, but please note that the camping field is down a long, rough track, around 800m from the road. Unfortunately, due to a steep section of track, the camping area is NOT suitable for larger camper vans and caravans.

Food will be available in the evenings during the gathering but only Friday night food will be included in the ticket price. Other meals are up to you. There are plenty of great locals cafes etc.

Evening meals – 

• Friday evening – BBQ down by the river (induced in ticket price). BYO drinks
• Saturday evening – Pizzas and Gin Bar (also serves other drinks)

Sunday afternoon –

• Relaxed DIY BBQ by the river. We’ll fire up the BBQ, you BYO drinks and food to cook

What kit do I need to bring with me? 

• Swimming kit! Including neoprene socks or swim footwear. Some of the entries are pretty stony/rocky so it is much easier if you have some protection on your feet.
• Warm kit for between swims. Essential! Remember to bring a woolly hat.
• A flask for hot drinks.
• A torch, preferably a head torch. The main gathering area by the river is a good 800m walk from the house/camping/parking.
• Waterproofs. If it is anything like previous years, it WILL rain, so be ready!
• Sturdy footwear. Some of the swim spots require a lengthy walk to get to. Make sure you have good walking boots if you want to do some of the more off the beaten track swims.
• Cash for extra meals and drinks.
• Camera!