Wild Swimming at Lochindorb

Nestled amidst the wild, heather-clad moorlands of Moray, Lochindorb offers a hauntingly beautiful landscape dominated by the skeletal ruins of its 13th-century island castle. Its shallow, peaty waters and accessible shoreline make it a premier destination for wild swimmers seeking a tranquil and atmospheric dip in the heart of the Highlands.

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Lochindorb North-east and Shoreline Parking

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Lochindorb

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A remote freshwater loch popular for wild swimming and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). The loch is famous for the ruins of Lochindorb Castle, situated on a man-made island that swimmers and paddlers often visit. It offers scenic views and a historic atmosphere for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Grantown-on-Spey

An elegant 18th-century planned town in the Cairngorms

near_me 10.8 km
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Nairn

A sunny Moray Firth coastal town known as the Brighton of the North

near_me 22.3 km
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