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Guided swim trek

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Woman sitting in the hot tub in The Wild Garden at Another Place. The Machrie
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Singing Sands beach on Islay
Group of people jumping over waves in the sea on Islay Woman sitting in the hot tub in The Wild Garden at Another Place. The Machrie 18 Restaurant and Bar at Another Place, The Machrie Singing Sands beach on Islay

3-7 September 2026

Explore Islay’s wild coastline on a four-night swim adventure with expert guide Emma MacDonald.

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3-7 September 2026
Four nights | £495, accommodation is charged in addition
Itinerary coming soon.

Designed for confident sea swimmers, this four-night trek explores Islay’s wild coastline—covering 500m to 2km a day across wide beaches and hidden coves, all in a wetsuit. Led by professional guide Emma MacDonald of Wild Hebridean Swimming, you’ll swim twice daily in some of the island’s most striking and remote spots. Suitable for those who can swim the equivalent of eight lengths of a 25m pool.

In between swims, explore the island, take in a tour of one of Islay’s ten iconic distilleries, visit the local Gaelic language and heritage centre, get out on the championship golf links or relax in the hotel's wild garden wood-fired hot tubs and sauna, screening room and 18 Restaurant & Bar.

Emma MacDonald

Meet Emma MacDonald

Emma MacDonald is an experienced open water coach and founder of Wild Hebridean Swimming. After starting her swim career in Australia, she’s since coached thousands of swimmers of all levels, from complete beginners to triathletes. Now based on Mull with her family, Emma is passionate about creating inclusive, supportive swim experiences that help people build confidence and enjoy the benefits of cold water.