Open Water Swim

Blue Mind Open Water Swims are Back!

Come and join us for our monthly free community swim. Meet up with new friends and old and get into the water together. Blue Mind is the idea that being on, in or near the water is good for our wellbeing – both physically and mentally. So, whether you’re a champion swimmer or a newbie …

Blue Mind Swim Events

Join Us for a Blue Mind Swim in Fort William! Do you love swimming in the open water or dipping in the river? Do you want to meet other like-minded swimmers and enjoy some cake afterwards? Then you should join us for a Blue Mind Swim in Fort William! What are Blue Mind Swims? Blue …

Half Way Loch on Ben Nevis

Wild Swimming in the Half Way Lochan on Ben Nevis

February 2020 With COVID restrictions not allowing travel, Nicky Sharratt, Penny Clay and Nix Forster from Off Beat Bikes took a wander to the Half Way Lochan on Ben Nevis to try and break the ice for a swim. Wielding ice axes and hammer the girls managed to smash a circle big enough to climb …

Open Water Swimming around Fort William

A few images from recent swimming adventures in and around Fort William. For more ideas with good parking close by take a look at our information page (see here) or call by the shop. We also sell everything you need for your next swim: Swimming wetsuits, neoprene gloves, hats, neoprene booties, goggles, Dryrobes, ear plugs, …

Gairlochy Lighthouse Swim

Open Water Swimming in Fort William

If you are keen to start open water swimming in Fort William then you’re in the right place. Off Beat Bikes have a shop with experienced open water swimming staff who will be happy to help advise you on all the equipment you need from swimming wetsuits, neoprene gloves, booties and hats along with goggles, …