Harvest Wild Swim Festival Weekend under Neidpath Castle in the Scottish Borders
Harvest Wild Swim Festival Weekend under Neidpath Castle in the Scottish Borders
The second soul-soothing, wellness focused weekend of wild swims, laughter, moments of peace and seasonal magic in the River Tweed at the foot of Neidpath Castle, building on the success of the first Harvest Wild Swim Festival.
Autumn is a time of gathering, gratitude, and golden light—and what better way to celebrate the season than with a joyful wild swimming weekend in the heart of the Scottish Borders?
Based in beautiful Peebles, this Harvest Festival (of Fun!) is for anyone (over 16 years of age) who loves wild water, community connection, and the magic of nature. Over two & a half glorious days, you’ll dip, laugh, dress up (optional), and delight in everything the Tweed and the turning season have to offer.
Wild Water Swims
- A Fabulous Saturday Dip – Arrive, meet the tribe, get crafty and dip into the weekend with a fabulous relaxed swim.
- Two Sunday Dips – Mid Morning themed fun dip and night swim with fabulous lights, walks, crafts and discovery sessions.
- Two Fabulous Monday Swims – Greet the day with a revitalising fancy dress dip and close with a final swooshy swim before the castle gathering
Sunset Swim – If the skies are kind, we’ll have a golden swim to end the day in peace and beauty
Fancy Dress Swims – Costumed capers encouraged! Expect seasonal silliness and prizes for creativity
Seasonal Lunches Provided – Enjoy delicious, nourishing lunches on Saturday, Sunday and Monday included in your weekend experience
Intrigue, Foraging & Life in the River Walks – Discover the history of the area, be mindful, learn to identify nature’s seasonal larder and the life in and around the river on one of our riverside rambles
Historical Tales & River Lore – Discover the stories of the Tweed, Peebles, and the surrounding lands
Nature’s Magic Moments – Unplug and reconnect with yourself and the elements
Creative Explorations – Tap into your artistic side with optional sketching, journaling or mindful nature-based crafts
Moments of Mindfulness & Peace – Gentle pauses woven throughout the weekend to ground, reflect, and simply be—because stillness is part of the swim too
Final Gathering at Neidpath Castle – End the weekend with a warming drink and celebratory gathering in the magical setting of this ancient riverside stronghold.
If last Harvest Festival is anything to go by, this one will be AMAZING!
Accommodation, breakfast & evening meals are not included.