Photo: Anthony Parkes, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Anthony Parkes, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Go Swim Loch Lomond
Swimming on 28 to 29 August 2027, in the United Kingdom
Go Swim Loch Lomond brings open water swimming to the southern shore of Scotland’s largest loch for a weekend each August, starting and finishing at Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch. Distances run from a 250 metre family swim to 10 km, with 750 m, 1.5 km, 3 km and 5 km in between, all with the Trossachs hills rising around the water.
- Date
- 28 to 29 August 2027
- Start
- Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
- Water
- Loch
- Course
- 10 km
Go Swim Loch Lomond brings open water swimming to the southern shore of Scotland’s largest loch for a weekend each August, starting and finishing at Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch. Distances run from a 250 metre family swim to 10 km, with 750 m, 1.5 km, 3 km and 5 km in between, all with the Trossachs hills rising around the water.
Going to Go Swim Loch Lomond?
We build the whole trip around the race: a stay near the start, the days before it and the ones after. An expert replies on WhatsApp or by email.
Hotels near Go Swim Loch Lomond
5 stays near the start, checked for swimming · 26-30 Aug, 2 adults. Pick a base and we build the whole trip around it.
All 5 hotels near Go Swim Loch Lomond
Where to stay for Go Swim Loch Lomond
For Go Swim Loch Lomond, stay in Balloch near Loch Lomond Shores, where the weekend’s swims start and finish. This puts you close to the event base on the southern shore, so you can get to the water without building a long journey into race morning. The event runs on 28 August 2027 to 29 August 2027.
Base yourself in Balloch, close to Loch Lomond Shores, the event’s start and finish point. This keeps your stay beside the southern shore, where the weekend’s open-water swims take place. When choosing accommodation, look for a location that makes getting to Loch Lomond Shores straightforward on your swim morning. The programme ranges from a 250 metre family swim to 10 km, with 750 m, 1.5 km, 3 km and 5 km options in between. Pick your base around your distance and weekend plans.
When to book
For Go Swim Loch Lomond on 28 August 2027 to 29 August 2027, book once your place or travel plans are confirmed. The nights before the event go first, so secure the stay you need when your plans are settled. Check the cancellation terms before you book, especially if your swim entry or travel arrangements may change.
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Go Swim Loch Lomond: questions
What to know before you book a stay for Go Swim Loch Lomond.
Stay in Balloch near Loch Lomond Shores, where the swims start and finish. This keeps you close to the event base on the southern shore.
Book once your place or travel plans are confirmed. The nights before the event go first, and you should check the cancellation terms before booking.
The swims start and finish at Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch. The event takes place on the southern shore of Loch Lomond.
Distances run from a 250 metre family swim to 10 km. The options in between are 750 m, 1.5 km, 3 km and 5 km.
