Wild swimmers will have the opportunity to take part in a series of night time swims in the waters of Loch Lomond this year, as a wild swimming company launches its Moonlight Challange.

Inchbaggers Island Swims will host a Moonlight Challenge for outdoor swimmers with the opportunity to take part in a series of night-time swims in Loch Lomond throughout the year.

Suitable for beginners and experienced swimmers, the moonlight swims will take place at sundown on Luss Beach on various dates starting from June 14, each month until December 8.

Enthusiasts can sign up to take part in the New Moon Challenge which can feature one moonlight swim, a Quarter Moon Challenge (four swims), a Half Moon Challenge (six swims), or the Full Moon Challenge which is twelve swims throughout the year.

Each event will last two hours, and medals will be presented to swimmers.

The event will be led by experienced UK outdoor swim coach Chris Sifleet. He said: “The backdrop of Loch Lomond is particularly spectacular in the moonlight and the challenge provides a magical opportunity to enjoy a special moment as well as try something different.

“Safety is always paramount, and we will have kayakers in place to avert any risk and swimmers will be graded according to their ability.

“For many people lockdown has been the time when they have turned to outdoor swimming to lift their spirits and meet a community of like-minded people.

"The Moonlight Challenge enables them to push themselves that bit further as well as have a really great time and meet new people.”

All swimmers will be required to have an illuminated tow float to participate. The dips will take place on June 14, July 13, August 12, September 10, October 9, November 8 and December 8.

The Moonlight Swims cost from £35 for one swim to £290 for all twelve swims. Click here to register or find out more. 

Open water swimming classes are also held every Sunday morning at 10am at Luss Beach with swims graded according to ability. Further information is available from inchbaggersislandswims.co.uk.