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, …