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over a year ago
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I’m heading to Glen Coe end of may… and I want to find a few secluded spots for swimming, I don’t mind them being off the grid as I’m happy walking. But I’d like them to be good spots, a decent pool or waterfall would be amazing. I’ve not been to up that way in long while so any recommendations on Face…. Type groups, or links to swimming spots up there much appreciated.
Or the avid swimmers out there that already know good spots feel free to drop me a message on where to find them even the grid square or what three words
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I follow a group for north of England wild swimming and people often post about their travels to Scotland and I always think I must add that to the list but I never actually make a note or bookmark it so I’m pretty useless 
I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time OP, I’m very jealous.
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The river Etive which flows from Glen Coe down Glen Etive beside Buachaille Etive Mor has plenty of places - it's also pretty well known as a kayaking location so check what's downstream before you jump in  .
Loads of info on line. Not sure about the River Coe, only place I've been near it is the footbridge crossing going up to Stob Coire Nan Lochan and there's no way anyone is wild swimming that stretch from what I remember. Bound to be locations lower down towards Loch Achtriochtan where the land flattens out though. |
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"The river Etive which flows from Glen Coe down Glen Etive beside Buachaille Etive Mor has plenty of places - it's also pretty well known as a kayaking location so check what's downstream before you jump in .
Loads of info on line. Not sure about the River Coe, only place I've been near it is the footbridge crossing going up to Stob Coire Nan Lochan and there's no way anyone is wild swimming that stretch from what I remember. Bound to be locations lower down towards Loch Achtriochtan where the land flattens out though. "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I follow a group for north of England wild swimming and people often post about their travels to Scotland and I always think I must add that to the list but I never actually make a note or bookmark it so I’m pretty useless
I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time OP, I’m very jealous.
Kx "
Thanks I’ll be sure to take a look x
And thanks I’m
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By *avie65Man
over a year ago
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"I'm by no means a wild swimmer but I do love a sea swim in summer.
You're going to be surrounded by gorgeous places there
In Scotland? That'll be right  skin = blue "
Only if you're not a local. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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I shall be checking out some Facebook swimming groups and asking for recommendations and I’ll definitely be exploring on the way up there. My favourite spot I found is still silver saves of morar. And overnight camping in the beach there too and swimming up the estuary |
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"I'm by no means a wild swimmer but I do love a sea swim in summer.
You're going to be surrounded by gorgeous places there
In Scotland? That'll be right skin = blue
Only if you're not a local. "
You get the gulf stream on your side.....it's only minus ten in the west  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I know one good location somewhere else but you would have to take me with you as I haven't been but it looks amazing.  "
Where’s your spot if you don’t mind me asking?  |
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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago
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"The river Etive which flows from Glen Coe down Glen Etive beside Buachaille Etive Mor has plenty of places - it's also pretty well known as a kayaking location so check what's downstream before you jump in .
Loads of info on line. Not sure about the River Coe, only place I've been near it is the footbridge crossing going up to Stob Coire Nan Lochan and there's no way anyone is wild swimming that stretch from what I remember. Bound to be locations lower down towards Loch Achtriochtan where the land flattens out though. "
Beat me to it. I was going to suggest that spot too. Got some great memories of having the place to myself and skinny dipping there |
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"The river Etive which flows from Glen Coe down Glen Etive beside Buachaille Etive Mor has plenty of places - it's also pretty well known as a kayaking location so check what's downstream before you jump in .
Loads of info on line. Not sure about the River Coe, only place I've been near it is the footbridge crossing going up to Stob Coire Nan Lochan and there's no way anyone is wild swimming that stretch from what I remember. Bound to be locations lower down towards Loch Achtriochtan where the land flattens out though.
Beat me to it. I was going to suggest that spot too. Got some great memories of having the place to myself and skinny dipping there"
It's all fine, until you realise there's a dead sheep further upstream, in the river  |
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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago
Wherever I lay my hat |
"The river Etive which flows from Glen Coe down Glen Etive beside Buachaille Etive Mor has plenty of places - it's also pretty well known as a kayaking location so check what's downstream before you jump in .
Loads of info on line. Not sure about the River Coe, only place I've been near it is the footbridge crossing going up to Stob Coire Nan Lochan and there's no way anyone is wild swimming that stretch from what I remember. Bound to be locations lower down towards Loch Achtriochtan where the land flattens out though.
Beat me to it. I was going to suggest that spot too. Got some great memories of having the place to myself and skinny dipping there
It's all fine, until you realise there's a dead sheep further upstream, in the river "
I'd still rather get in there than my local swimming pool. Fuck knows what you'll find in there! |
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"The river Etive which flows from Glen Coe down Glen Etive beside Buachaille Etive Mor has plenty of places - it's also pretty well known as a kayaking location so check what's downstream before you jump in .
Loads of info on line. Not sure about the River Coe, only place I've been near it is the footbridge crossing going up to Stob Coire Nan Lochan and there's no way anyone is wild swimming that stretch from what I remember. Bound to be locations lower down towards Loch Achtriochtan where the land flattens out though.
Beat me to it. I was going to suggest that spot too. Got some great memories of having the place to myself and skinny dipping there
It's all fine, until you realise there's a dead sheep further upstream, in the river
I'd still rather get in there than my local swimming pool. Fuck knows what you'll find in there! "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"The river Etive which flows from Glen Coe down Glen Etive beside Buachaille Etive Mor has plenty of places - it's also pretty well known as a kayaking location so check what's downstream before you jump in .
Loads of info on line. Not sure about the River Coe, only place I've been near it is the footbridge crossing going up to Stob Coire Nan Lochan and there's no way anyone is wild swimming that stretch from what I remember. Bound to be locations lower down towards Loch Achtriochtan where the land flattens out though.
Beat me to it. I was going to suggest that spot too. Got some great memories of having the place to myself and skinny dipping there"
Thanks for the tips, and locations they’re on my map and logged in… I’ll be packing my van tomorrow ready for heading off Friday. Stopping in Malham in Yorkshire for a walk and climb then the long drive to Scotland sat morning.
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By (user no longer on site)
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I’m not sure if it’s already been recommended but there’s a Facebook group that’s maybe worth joining called Wild Swimming - Scotland and another Glencoe wild swimmers. It’s so beautiful up there  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m not sure if it’s already been recommended but there’s a Facebook group that’s maybe worth joining called Wild Swimming - Scotland and another Glencoe wild swimmers. It’s so beautiful up there "
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Not a hardcore wild swimmer buy I do enjoy swimming in the Thames during the summer! Once you get above the Tidal Zone it's lovely.
And there are some lovely secluded spots for skinny dipping at night once you get above Walton Bridge  |
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