Go Swim

Yes, the all important coffee is well catered for at Go Swim Loch Lomond with Wild Highlands Coffee Ltd

They will be back in the Event Village this year (as well as having their normal home at the edge of the Loch) serving their coffee, bacon rolls and all manner of cakes and treats.

The perfect place to refuel!

The Ootsider has been going from strength to strength since we last welcomed them into the Event Village at Loch Lomond in 2024.

Not only have they had a rebrand, we're so pleased to see them grow the business which allows them to donate coats back to the community for homeless people who may need them. Not only that they are made in Scotland AND the coats have been seen on Jules and Greg's Wild Swim!

Have a chat with John from the Ootsider at Loch Lomond and see for yourself their amazing coats - perfect for after swimming.

Who doesn't love a pair of cool sunglasses? We think Scottish brand Sonaterra are particularly cool as the sunglasses are named after Scottish place names!

So come along and say hello to the team from Sonaterra at Go Swim Loch Lomond and see them for yourself. The trouble is you will want several pairs as they are all so good!

Back for the third year in a row are Three Sisters Bake!

We couldn't miss out on their delicious cakes, bread and biscuits so they were one of our first repeat bookings for 2026!

Post swim cake is an absolute must…

Only 12 weeks until we gather at Loch Lomond for our swims!

We can't wait to welcome you all to Drumkinnon Bay again for our biggest swim yet.

For those of you who are new to Go Swim, we want to clarify the rules on wearing neoprene gloves and socks. It's one of our frequently asked question so here's a little guide to what you can and can't wear.

Our longer, more competitive swims are governed by the rules set out by Scottish Swimming and FINA. These prohibit the use of gloves and socks due to the advantage they might give to competitors (webbed gloves, for example!) Our 250 metre and 750 metre swims are exempt from this as they are considered introductory swims.

However, if you are swimming for your own personal challenge and do not want to compete for the prizes offered at our Loch Lomond swim, then we are pleased to say that you can wear your neoprene gloves and socks on the other distances. We know this is important if you are challenging yourself to swim a little further, perhaps our 5km or 10km swim. 🙌

Getting ready for your next Go Swim event?

Our Event Delivery Partner, Lomo Watersport has a fantastic range of swimming accessories to help you feel prepared and confident on event day.

From tow floats and goggles to swim gloves, socks, changing robes and more, they’ve got plenty of open water essentials to support your training and racing throughout the season. Some of their tow floats are in the sale so if you need one for the summer, move quickly to get your hands on a bargain.

Check out the link below for advice on swim kit and see what Lomo has to offer. Get yourself ready for a brilliant summer of swimming!

https://go-swim.uk/swim-kit/

We all love swimming, that's why we are here! What we don't love so much is the changing after your swim in the cold and fumbling around with your swimming bag because your fingers are numb!

We're delighted to welcome Lee from Wildchanger bags to Loch Tay and Loch Morlich this year. She was so fed up with the after swim change that she designed the Wild Changer to overcome those problems. It's your chance to see the bags in the flesh and see how they work. Amazing!

https://wildchanger.com/

One thing we often get asked at Go Swim is: “Does everyone start at once?”

The answer is no, we don’t use mass starts.

Instead, swimmers are set off in small waves throughout the event. This helps create a calmer, more relaxed experience in the water and gives everyone a little more space to settle into their swim. Our wave start system is designed to help make the experience safer, smoother and more enjoyable for everyone.

From the family-friendly 250m swims right through to the longer distances, we want you to feel confident when you enter the water.