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Our trip to the Sheriff Muir Paradise Pools, Scotland

wild swimming in scotland - Paradise Pools

I had a lot of messages asking where we were swimming at the weekend.  My love of a good dip in cold, fresh water is still going strong.  There are SO many benefits to cold water swimming,  Some of those being:

  • It gives you a natural mojo injection. Cold water swimming activates  all those endorphins.
  • It improves your circulation.
  • It reduces stress.
  • It is a super fun way of socialising (even if you decide to watch with a hot chocolate at the side).
  • It is SO invigorating.

There is so much research in terms of the mental health benefits.  I always feel amazing after a swim.

Last weekend we enjoyed swimming at Gullane beach.  It was a rainy and wet day, which meant it was warmer in the sea than it was out of it.

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This weekend, we decided we would take a break from braving the jellyfish and hit some waterfalls.  The Sheriff Muir Paradise Pools are near Dunblane in Scotland (an hours drive from Edinburgh). 

Beware – it can get a bit muddy on the walk down.  Hold onto your shoes 🙂

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On arrival, you’ll find a lovely gorge with a plunge pool and rock slide, surrounded by woodland, below the pylons.  It is a little off the beaten track but so worth it.

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Check out my friend Pete demonstrating the sliding and jumping in the video below, all which are safe and have been for years (we spoke to a regular who has been coming since he was a kid).  I loved floating around the water and stayed in for a lot longer than planned.  It was super refreshing.

 

Pack up a picnic and a hot flask to warm you up afterwards.  Next on my list is to look into a dry robe to slip into.  I hear they are all the rage and they look SO cosy which will be handy as we approach the cooler seasons.  It is so important to warm up properly after a cold swim with fluids and the right gear.  I’m all in on this passion so it is worth investing.  I will let you know which one I decide to go with.

Please feel free to message me your fave swimming spots so I can add them to my list.  I will be sure to keep you updated on mine.

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Jojo Fraser is an award winning author, coach, podcaster and motivational speaker.  She has been a mental health researcher for the past 6 years and helps to empower, motivate and uplift the leaders she works.   Jojo has a reputation for helping people get their mojo back.  She is a regular speaker on BBC Radio, a keen foodie, lover of running, wild swimming and singing.  

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Scottish wellbeing author and blogger Jojo Fraser

 

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