loch ken wild swim

This year's charity wild swim is being held in support of the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team. Loch Ken is an incredibly clean stretch of water well loved by Wild Swimmers. As part of the Hydo-Electric scheme the Loch is regularly filled with fresh water from the Rhinns of Kells and is known as one of the cleanest loch's in Scotland.

Our Wild Swim weekend, now in it's 12th year is the perfect opportunity to try a number of events with full safety cover and timing provided. There are four main events, the Loch Ken Wild Swim on Saturday 31st September, the Night Swim on Friday 30th September and the 10km end to end on Sunday 1st September

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four races

Throughout the day there will be a 500m, 1km, 2km and 4 km race (from £30pp). There's also a fun kids splash session!

10k end to end

Fancy a challenge? This year we're delighted to introduce Loch Ken's first ever 10km end to end Wild Swim.

10km wild swim

kids splash session

For those too young to take part in the 500m race we run a fun splash race which involves a short course including one of the Wobbly Waterpark obstacles. £25.00pp

book online

We use Si-Entries for our timing chips and online booking, follow the link to book yourself on!

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night swim

An exciting Night Swim on Loch Ken on Friday with the option to enter 500m or 1km. Cost £45.00pp including 1:1 kayak safety cover (plus optional £2.50 to the Galloway MRT)

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safety

Safety cover is provided by Galloway Activity Centre for each race and will include RIB's and kayaks. Wetsuits are compulsory for all events and can be hired on the day.

galloway mountain rescue team

We are delighted to have the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team as our chosen charity for 2024.