Saturday 16th September 2023
Join us for an Open water swimming experience you will never forget.
In the heart of the Cairngorms and in the shadow of Cairngorm Mountain, join us for an open water swim in this truly spectacular location.
At 300 metres above sea level you can swim in a loch that has one of the highest beaches in the UK!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What’s Included
We have everything in place to ensure an enjoyable day and fantastic experience.
- Full land and water safety and First Aid team
- Chip Timing
- Finishers’ Medal
- Finishers’ T-Shirt
- Swim Cap
- Bag Drop Tent
- Changing Tent Facilities
- Car Parking (£5 charge)
RACE HQ
Swim HQ
Event HQ is Loch Morlich Beach and event parking is at The Hayfield with charge of £5 payable. There is NO overnight parking.
250m | The family-friendly option (12:00)
250 metres (the equivalent of 10 lengths of a standard 25 metre pool) of open water swimming/splashing/doggy-paddling in the beautiful waters of Loch Morlich.
Suitable for Age 8 and above, every child aged under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult (1 adult per child). In this case and adult is anyone aged 18+ years old.
Wetsuits are compulsory. Entry fee £20.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP750m | A great place to start (10:45)
A great Introduction into Open water swimming.
This is a 750m swim which is equivalent to 30 lengths of a 25m Pool. Average completion time 20 minutes.
This event is suitable for Entrants 12 years and over.
Entry fee £35 | Early Bird £30 (until 31st Jan 2023)
1500m | Get a feel for the open water (10:15)
This swim is suitable for swimmers of all abilities.
The distance is 1500m which is equivalent to 60 Lengths of a 25m swimming Pool.
Average completion time 40 minutes, this event is suitable for those aged 16-years and above.
Entry fee £40 | Early Bird £35 (until 31st Jan 2023)
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP3000m | A great open water challenge (9:45)
This 3000m distance swim is best suited to more experienced swimmers looking to go that little bit further.
Equivalent to 120 lengths of a 25m swimming pool, swimmers must be able to reach 1500m (Half way) within an hour, Cut off times will apply to those that have not reached this point.
Entry fee £45 | Early Bird £40 (until 31st Jan 2023)
5000m | A full-on swim adventure (8:00)
This 5000m distance swim is best suited to more experienced swimmers looking to go that little bit further.
Swimmers must be able to reach regular cut-offs (TBC, but assume approx. 1 hour per 1500m).
Entry fee £55 | Early Bird £50 (until 31st Jan 2023)
10000m | The BIG one! (8:00)
This 10000m marathon distance swim is really only suited to more experienced swimmers who have long swims (3K+) under their belt already.
Swimmers must be able to reach regular cut-offs (TBC, but assume approx. 1 hour per 2000m).
Entry fee £65 | Early Bird £60 (until 31st Jan 2023)
Sponsors & Partners
Message from Lomo
We are delighted to be helping with the delivery of Go Swim Loch Morlich for its first year. It is a great privilege and honour for Lomo to be a part of growing the sport here in Scotland and we look forward to another excellent weekend in Speyside. We stock a wide range of wetsuits, drybags and swimming equipment, please visit our website for more information.
LOMO WEBSITEEntrants 2023
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