7:30pm: October FULL MOON Dip/Swim: Glencorse Reservoir (Meet at Cafe from 7:15pm), 7 October | Event in Penicuik

7:30pm: October FULL MOON Dip/Swim: Glencorse Reservoir (Meet at Cafe from 7:15pm)

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Tue, 07 Oct, 2025 at 07:15 pm

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Glencorse Reservoir

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Date & Location

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025 at 07:15 pm to 08:45 pm (BST)

Glencorse Reservoir

The Flotterstone Inn, Penicuik, EH26 0, United Kingdom

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7:30pm: October FULL MOON Dip/Swim: Glencorse Reservoir (Meet at Cafe from 7:15pm)
Meet at Pentland Hills Cafe Express in Pentland Hills Regional Park (Flotterstone) car park from 7:15pm.. Will walk up at 7:30pm. (or earlier if all "going" have arrived). It is 25 minute (2km) walk each way to swim spot along road. Swim footwear advisable though not essential. Ability to hop over a wall required. (Actual swim time will be 8:00pm)
Skinny Dippers, Textiles and Wet-Suit Swimmers Welcome.
Water Temp expected to be around 8c so bring lots of extra layers and a hot drink for afterwards.
# All swims at own risk #
The bank will be lit up with several flood-lights.
We will swim/dip close to the shoreline for 10-20min max.
If it is raining or the wind speed is above 25mph then this event may be cancelled. Check by 4pm on the day to see if going ahead or not
Cold Water Safety: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glencorseswimmers/permalink/823766288957384
A limited supply of gloves, neoprene socks and changing mats are also available.
More information: https://www.leelivephotographer.com/swimming-at-glencorse-reservoir


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7:30pm: October FULL MOON Dip/Swim: Glencorse Reservoir (Meet at Cafe from 7:15pm), 7 October | Event in Penicuik
7:30pm: October FULL MOON Dip/Swim: Glencorse Reservoir (Meet at Cafe from 7:15pm)
Tue, 07 Oct, 2025 at 07:15 pm