Isle of May Landing & Bass Rock – Wild Swimming
Tour description
Sail to the majestic Bass Rock, take to the water beneath its volcanic cliffs and gannet colony, then relax on board before landing at the remote Isle of May and swim from its undisturbed beaches or rocks beneath historic lighthouses. An especially varied day of coastal sailing, wild swimming, seabirds and discovery at two of Scotland’s most iconic islands.
Tour details
Suitable for: Adults (aged 16+) with some previous wild swimming experience
BlueWild and wild swimming specialists ‘Take to the Water’ sail you to swim at both the Bass Rock and the Isle of May – two of Scotland’s most iconic islands.
- Sail from Dunbar historic harbour along the John Muir country park coastline
- The Bass Rock – one of the World’s largest gannet colonies – presents a majestic backdrop to nature at its finest. Many visitors sail around the rock and wonder what it would be like to swim in the waters beneath it. You can!
- Imagine slipping into the sea from the remarkable and remote Isle of May, its beauty and wildlife at the edge of the North Sea.
- The main seabird breeding season has passed, cliff-dwelling birds have migrated; young birds are maturing and the island becomes quieter.
- A short walk across the Isle takes you to quiet coves where you can swim from, relax and enjoy these beautiful places – always mindful that these shores are seasonal homes to marine wildlife.
- Bring your usual sea-swimming kit, suitable thermal protection, tow float, warm clothing, suitable footwear and plenty of layers for travelling on the boat. Full joining info and kit list will be shared before your tour.
- This tour is best enjoyed if you have some experience of wild swimming. We can help you assess your abilities prior to booking – please ask.
On this tour you experience …
- A sail to two iconic Scottish islands – The Bass Rock and The Isle of May
- Two extraordinary places to swim
- Somewhere along, you’ll settle down, perhaps aboard the boat, perhaps on shore – to enjoy lunch time together. Remember to bring your snacks and drink.
- One unique day out on the water
Please note..
- There are no shops on the Isle of May – remember to bring your snacks and drinks
- We can’t pick-up at other harbours – this tour sails only from Dunbar harbour
- We aim to be as inclusive as possible however certain limitations including boat and historic harbour access mean that we cannot cater for everyone. If you have any questions please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
- For safety reasons, specific booking conditions apply to wild swimming tours
This tour is booked through our partners, Take to the Water. Use the Book now button for more information and booking.
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