Polar Bear Club 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.
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Sunday 30 August. Croy Shore
Croy Shore
A wild coastal dip at Croy Shore, with rugged Ayrshire scenery, open sea and views across the Firth of Clyde.
30 August 2026
12:00 pm
Sunday 13 September. Muirshiel Country Park
Muirshiel Country Park
An inland cold water session surrounded by the hills and open landscape of Muirshiel Country Park.
13 September 2026
12:00 pm
Sunday 27 September. Maidens Beach
Maidens Beach
A refreshing sea dip at Maidens Beach, with a sweeping sandy bay and the dramatic Ayrshire coast as the backdrop.
27 September 2026
12:00 pm
Sunday 11 October. Duck Bay
Duck Bay
An autumn open water session on Loch Lomond, with open loch views and the changing colours of the season.
11 October 2026
12:00 pm
Sunday 25 October. Prestwick Beach
Prestwick Beach
A crisp autumn sea dip at Prestwick Beach, with a long sandy shoreline and plenty of fresh coastal air.
25 October 2026
12:00 pm
Sunday 8 November. Irvine South Beach
Irvine South Beach
A bracing November sea dip at Irvine South Beach, with wide sands, open water and a proper taste of the colder season.
8 November 2026
12:00 pm
Sunday 22 November. Abbie's Loch, Mugdock Park
Abbie's Loch, Mugdock Park
A peaceful cold water session at Abbie's Loch, tucked among the woodland and trails of Mugdock Country Park.
22 November 2026
12:00 pm
Sunday 6 December. Clachan of Campsie
Clachan of Campsie
A winter cold water session in the Campsies, surrounded by woodland, hills and the quiet of the glen.
6 December 2026
12:00 pm
Friday 1 January 2027. New Year's Day Dip at Luss
Luss
Start 2027 with a New Year's Day dip at Luss, taking to Loch Lomond for a cold, refreshing and memorable start to the year.
1 January 2027
12:00 pm