Polar Bear Club 2026 Events
Polar Bear Club runs open, cold water sessions, including lochs, beaches and rivers.
These sessions are open to all abilities, with no booking, tickets or prior experience required.
Simply turn up, take part, and leave feeling calmer, clearer and more grounded.
Sunday 18 January
Campsies (The Church)
Clachan of Campsie, Campsie Glen, G66 7AB, UK
A grounded winter cold water session in the Campsies. Calm, welcoming and supportive environment.
18 January 2026
11:00 am
Sunday 1 February. Stevenson Beach
Stevenson Beach
A classic coastal cold water dip with open views and fresh sea air. Simple, steady and community focused.
1 February 2026
11:00 am
Sunday 15 February. Aberdour
Aberdour
One of Scotland's most scenic cold water swim locations. A relaxed but invigorating session with time to settle into the cold.
15 February 2026
11:00 am
Sunday 1 March. Inveruglas
Inveruglas
A quiet lochside session surrounded by open space and stillness. Ideal for slowing down and building confidence.
1 March 2026
11:00 am
Sunday 15 March. Saltcoats Beach
Saltcoats Beach
A bracing coastal session as spring approaches. A shared experience focused on presence and resilience.
15 March 2026
11:00 am
Sunday 29 March. Muirshiel Country Park
Muirshiel Country Park
An inland cold water session surrounded by hills and nature. Calm, grounding and deeply refreshing.
29 March 2026
11:00 am
Sunday 12 April. Millport
Millport
A social, uplifting seaside session with island views and lighter spring days.
12 April 2026
11:00 am
Sunday 26 April. Milarochy Bay
Milarochy Bay
A peaceful Lochside dip in one of Loch Lomond's most iconic settings.
26 April 2026
11:00 am
Sunday 10 May. Dunure
Dunure
A stunning coastal cold water session with open horizons and a strong sense of reset.
10 May 2026
11:00 am
Sunday 24 May. Alva Glen
Alva Glen
A refreshing woodland and waterfall setting offering a unique cold water experience.
24 May 2026
11:00 am
Sunday 7 June. Ayr (Sports Day)
Ayr
A special open session as Polar Bear club's Sports Day with great energy and a lively atmosphere.
6 June 2026
11:00 am
Sunday 21 June. Firkin Point
Firkin Point
A summer solstice session marking the longest day of the year. Calm, uplifting and community led.
21 June 2026
11:00 am