Autumn Colour Swim Adventure 


Come and soak up the season of autumn with a beautiful walk up to a secluded lochan through mature autumnal trees, with time to pause and soak up the season.

Stobo Village Hall - Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom

From the car park at Stobo Village Hall we will follow wooded tracks up to a sheltered man made lochan in a side valley of the River Tweed taking time to pause and soak in the season. This place is often sheltered from the wind and offers deep water to swim, play and float in surrounded by hills and trees.

After our swim we'll share lunch and a wild foraged kelly kettle tea before returning to our starting point via a different route with expansive views across the Tweed Valley.

Total walking distance 4.6 miles or 7.5 km.

  • Personal swim kit, with plenty of warm layers for afterwards packed into a rucksac for easy carrying.
  • Suitable footwear for walking on uneven terrain.
  • Water shoes are essential.
  • Bring a tow float if you have one or you can borrow one.
  • Personal hot drink.
  • Lunch to share.
  • More than 5 days prior to start time, refunds, less booking fees of 4%, are available.
  • More than 24hrs prior and less than 5 days to start time, no refunds are available but option to reschedule or accept a credit voucher.
  • Less than 24hrs prior to start time, no refund or rescheduling is available.
  • Option to transfer booking to another swimmer of similar ability is available with prior agreement of Tweed Valley Wilding.
  • If the conditions on the day aren't ideal but the activity is still safe to take place, no refunds are available.
  • Should Tweed Valley Wilding need to cancel the session due to adverse conditions or personal circumstances a full refund will be offered.
Stobo Village Hall Car Park
Ability to walk 4.5 miles on good tracks, willingness to swim in water where you will be out of your depth.