mini adventure around Greenock Scotland

Join me on a pre-work adventure to find some swimmy fun between Greenock and Gourock. A bit of sightseeing along the banks of the Clyde, a ride on a train and a picnic breakfast before venturing into the water at Gourock Outdoor Pool and getting to know some locals. A mini adventure before work is a brilliant way to start the day and helps me look after my wellbeing. I documented this in my Bluetonic Awaken your Blue Mind journal of winter wellbeing challenges.
Gourock Outdoor Pool www.inverclydeleisure.com/fac...
Gerry is the President of the Inverclyde Master club inverclydemasters.co.uk
Thanks to Wild Moose for the gift of the Caribou Tote Bag, it made carrying my kit nice and easy. Review coming soon wild-moose.co.uk/products/car...
There's plenty of ideas to awaken your blue mind with the Bluetonic winter challenge: www.bluetonic.org.uk/winterch...
Sign up to the Winter Challenge "Awaken your Blue Mind'! Based on the 5 ways to wellbeing, this challenge is a treat to the senses, it is designed to help you look after your mental health over the winter months when it is easy to get a bit sluggish and lack motivation. I am proud to be an ambassador for Bluetonic, a charity which focuses on creating opportunities to get people out into blue spaces to nourish their blue mind.
Join us over the winter months for some inspiration in blue spaces!
All proceeds will go to the Bluetonic charity, so make a difference to your life and to the lives of others who need support to access blue spaces.
The challenge runs from 29th October 2023 to 31st March 2024. Complete 1 challenge a week in a blue space.
For a £10 (£12 outside the UK) donation you will receive your:
‘Awaken your blue mind’ e-journal
List of 80 challenges
Access to our free Facebook group
And when you finish, your badge.
This year, there are even more challenges to keep you motivated over the winter months. You don't even need to like cold water swimming to take part - just be up for a challenge. Some are active, others are creative or mindful.
There is something for everyone. Why not have the whole family take part? There is a family donation for £20.
Filmed on a GoPro Hero 10, edited on ipad using Lumafusion app.
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See you in, on or around the water soon.
Rach

[@heleneh4402]

You are so good at spreading positivity in your videos, I always find myself grinning at my screen while watching😃 good to have you back!

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I’m grinning with you Helen! Thanks for watching. There’s always something to get revved up about x

[@fionagray9687]

Such a tempting spot. And lovely people. Intrigued by what 'work' means for you, that means you get to go to such varied locations.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Go visit if you’re in that neck of the woods when it’s open. It’s a real gem!

[@patriciapowers3751]

Not only am I here for the swimming content, but you are now my official travel channel!

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Hahaha Patricia! Nice to hear from you. Anywhere exciting on the list of travels in the next few months?

[@patriciapowers3751]

@@EverydayAthleteRach sadly, no. What abt you? Are you starting to feel better physically? I certainly hope so.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

@@patriciapowers3751 I’m on the mend. Working through physio at the moment. Hope that you can enjoy your surroundings if there’s no travel on the cards just yet. Do you have changing leaf colours of autumn where you are?

[@patriciapowers3751]

@@EverydayAthleteRach only some trees. Where I’m from there is a huge color change which is now ell past its prime. Back home they had snow on Halloween, so winter begins

[@MairiWannop]

Morning from the Solent. One for the future 😊

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Evening! I’m back down now so back to swimming wherever I find myself!

[@sylviaroberts8246]

Looks wonderful, what a treat. Glad you enjoyed it. 🤩

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Thank you 😋 it was lovely

[@marycharlebois6627]

WoW… a pool with a view!! Your pool dip looked so totally relaxing, and how lucky that you caught the last swim of the season there. I love how interesting and friendly the people are, and of course, I always love to see the buildings and the architecture. Everything is stunning and so very unique. The train looked impressive too. Thanks for bringing us along on all your water adventures, Rachel. I always appreciate your videos. Ⓜary💦

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Hey Mary I knew you’d enjoy the scenic B-roll! It was eye-watering scenery. I can’t wait for my next visit!

[@Andre.R]

Wow Rachel, you look rejuvenated and healthy and glowing! What a fabulous venue 👍😁

[@Me-Miranda]

Amazing view 🏊‍♀️ accompanied by Elvis! 🕶️

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

You couldn’t write it!

[@nualamurphy8892]

Ah Reachel, that outdoor heated pool looked FAB and what gorgeous scenery! 😊

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I haven’t swim anywhere so warm with such eye watering scenery!

[@emmae1608]

My favourite place to swim, it's really friendly, everyone is happy to be there and Iove the combination of the fresh air, salty water, birds flying over and the music playing 🎶

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

It really was a belter! I would have loved to have spent longer there but work was waiting! I’ll most definitely be back! 🏊‍♀️😀

[@ceeceeeff]

What the 🤨🧐😮 ! This is down the road from me how does no one know about it! Wow! Off to check when it reopens! Last day of the season was indeed jammy hahah! Brilliant! I’m stunned! Ha! Thanks for the heads up 😃

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Well lucky you! So pleased I could lift the lid on this one for you. Enjoy!

[@resist.]

Looks really good-you love the water

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Everyone would live this place! 🏊‍♀️😀

[@LomoWatersport]

Just along the road from us, a great facility :) Great video :)

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I’ll pop by next time I’m in town!

[@hilarythornton3034]

Fabulous place Rachel

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

It absolutely is!

[@sylviaroberts8246]

hi Rachel, hope you are feeling better.....we are enjoying the autumn here in North Wales....🍁🍂 I received my Zoe reports yesterday, not looking very good I'm afraid, but the only way is up, so glad I did it, got a score today of 82....so, thanks again for your encouraging videos.....I'm going to try the pancakes for tomorrow's breakfast 🥞....xx

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

The only way is up. Keep going and you’ll see that, I’m sure. Enjoy the pancakes. They’re pretty tasty!

[@sallyohalloran6650]

Wow that looks like a fantastic place, surrounded by beautiful views! Shame there aren't more places like that about. X

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

There are a few I think. Might make it a bit of a mission to find some more!

[@swiminthesea6391]

Wow! That’s a pool with a view. Couldn’t be better. I wonder wether the water is that warm in summer, too. I regularly swim at Hamburg’s oldest public swimming pool which also ha an all year round heated outdoor pool with 25°C water. That always seems warm enough for me during the winter months. In summer I find it too warm and prefer the unheated 50-m-pool that is usually open from May through September. Anyway, I really liked your adventure and it must be really nice to have a job that allows for swimming on business trps.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

It’s good to be able to fit some fun around work. I was working from midday until late evening so it worked out well. Hamburg’s outdoor heated pool sounds like it’s worth a visit too 🏊‍♀️😀

[@swiminthesea6391]

@@EverydayAthleteRach Yes, it’s great when you can fit some daylight swimming around work in winter. But it isn’t easy. The Hamburg pool is definitely worth going to, if you happen to be in Hamburg, although the view can’t compare. Let me know, if you take a trip to Hamburg. I’d love to show you around.

[@Franscampi]

What a gorgeous place, makes you realise how many stunning locations we have in the UK. If you ever go to South Devon check out Shoalstone outdoor pool in Brixham- another beautiful location!

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Well I do make it down the S Devon a few times a year so I’ll pop Shoalstone outdoor pool on my list of places to visit! Thanks for the tip 🏊‍♀️😀

[@chrisfigiel1150]

Magic ,really glad you back on your travels,what a beautiful and scenic place Greenock is,and the salt water pool is amazing,beats going in the cold sea for a change .👍

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

It was a lovely treat and after not that much sleep and with a full day of work ahead I was very much up for the warm water. What a sensation!

[@paulineann7900]

❤ Delighted to s👀 you in Scotland. Thanks to YOU my outdoor swimming experience has been pure joy started in June this year (now 30 swims in to date🎉). Would have been nice to have thank you in person, maybe on your next visit to Scotland. Until then wishing you joy such as you have given to me 🐬💦

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Wonderful! So lovely to hear from you Pauline, glad to hear that you’re enjoying the water. I sometime say on my Facebook page if I’m looking for a swim location (I did for this one) so might catch you in Bonnie Scotland next time!

[@jennydawson1281]

loved this adventure. I’ve been to that swimming pool we went there last summer. What a stunning location. I just wish there were more lidos in the north of the country not just Scotland although there are a few local outdoor pools you just can’t beat been outside swimming .

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Lucky you! I couldn’t get over the warm water, such a treat! Have you been to Hathersage?

[@gretelstonebridge2323]

Wow! We have driven past that pool countless times and I have always wondered what it is like. Usually we are en route to the ferry to Dunoon and on a mission to get to Ardrishaig. I do swim there in the loch :) I will plan for us to stop there so I can go for a dip. at 30 degrees I think my husband and son might be tempted too! We love the drive to Gourock as the views are stunning.

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

It’s an absolute peach and there are picnic tables overlooking the view. Felt like swimming in a ski resort! Make a special trip next season!

[@gretelstonebridge2323]

@@EverydayAthleteRach I have told the family. They are not keen. But I'm going anyway. We pass it at least 10 times. What have I been doing!

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

@@gretelstonebridge2323 it’s not open until next season now so that’s plenty of time for the to warm to the idea!

[@debbieedwards5107]

This looks brilliant Rach, never knew it was there! On my list now x

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

It’s a beauty! Defo swing by if you’re in the area!

[@Skelper20]

Lunderson bay you should go to 2 mile away

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I’ll see what I can do next time I’m there.

[@juliemcconnellogue4254]

Hi Rachel love your videos, did you dip int he 11°c water

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

I just got into the pool which was 30°C. The outside air temp was 9 or 10°C

[@amandashribman1792]

Looks amazing- shame about the loud music though!

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

It wasn’t that loud in the water. It did make for quiet an upbeat atmosphere 😀

[@sjhvalro6352]

Dear and beautiful lady, can I ask you, do you have a boyfriend, can I be your lover, you beautiful moon in the night sky full of stars in my life, can you be the lone shining moon in the sky of life

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

How lovely that you should ask, but I am happy as I am thank you. I'm pleased you enjoy my videos though.