Epic Lakes Swim Windermere
Epic Lakes Swim Windermere
Epic Lakes Swim Windermere
Epic Lakes Swim Windermere offers swimmers the opportunity to take on an unforgettable open water challenge in the largest lake in England.
Set in the heart of the Lake District National Park, this spectacular swimming event allows participants to experience the beauty of Windermere while testing themselves in one of the UK’s most iconic outdoor locations.
Windermere is famous for its breathtaking scenery, surrounded by dramatic hills, woodland and classic Lakeland landscapes.
Epic Lakes Swim Windermere welcomes swimmers of all abilities, from experienced open water athletes looking for a new endurance challenge to those taking part in their first Lake District open water swim.
With stunning surroundings and a professionally organised race environment, this event delivers a truly memorable swimming experience.
ENTRY PRICES
Epic Lakes Swim Windermere
Epic Lakes Swim Windermere offers swimmers the opportunity to take on an unforgettable open water challenge in the largest lake in England.
Set in the heart of the Lake District National Park, this spectacular swimming event allows participants to experience the beauty of Windermere while testing themselves in one of the UK’s most iconic outdoor locations.
Windermere is famous for its breathtaking scenery, surrounded by dramatic hills, woodland and classic Lakeland landscapes.
Epic Lakes Swim Windermere welcomes swimmers of all abilities, from experienced open water athletes looking for a new endurance challenge to those taking part in their first Lake District open water swim.
With stunning surroundings and a professionally organised race environment, this event delivers a truly memorable swimming experience.
ENTRY PRICES
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR ENTRY?
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR ENTRY?
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Windermere Swim Course
Epic Lakes Swim Windermere course takes place in the calm waters of England’s largest lake, offering swimmers the chance to experience open water swimming in a truly spectacular setting.
Participants follow a clearly marked swim route that allows them to settle into a steady rhythm while taking in the incredible scenery of the surrounding Lake District.
Throughout the course, swimmers are supported by experienced safety teams positioned along the route to ensure a safe and well-managed open water swimming event.
The combination of crystal-clear water, dramatic mountain views and the scale of Lake Windermere creates an unforgettable swim course.
For many swimmers, the opportunity to complete a swim in Windermere is a bucket-list challenge and a highlight of the Lake District swimming calendar.
ROUTE MAP
Windermere Swim Course
Epic Lakes Swim Windermere course takes place in the calm waters of England’s largest lake, offering swimmers the chance to experience open water swimming in a truly spectacular setting.
Participants follow a clearly marked swim route that allows them to settle into a steady rhythm while taking in the incredible scenery of the surrounding Lake District.
Throughout the course, swimmers are supported by experienced safety teams positioned along the route to ensure a safe and well-managed open water swimming event.
The combination of crystal-clear water, dramatic mountain views and the scale of Lake Windermere creates an unforgettable swim course.
For many swimmers, the opportunity to complete a swim in Windermere is a bucket-list challenge and a highlight of the Lake District swimming calendar.
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EVENT INFORMATION
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PARKING
VOLUNTEERS
OFFICIAL EVENT SPONSOR
Title Sponsor Nature Aids is supporting swimmers at Epic Lakes Swim Windermere, helping participants prepare, recover and perform at their best with high-quality vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements. Whether you’re building endurance for an open water swim or focusing on recovery after race day, Nature Aids provides trusted support for your training and wellbeing.
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT!
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT!
FAQs
There is a non-wetsuit option in each of the distances for swimmers who prefer to swim without a wetsuit (skins swimmer) – tow floats will be compulsory for all skins swimmers.
For all other competitors wetsuits are compulsory – “shortie” type wetsuits are allowed if you are an experienced swimmer but we recommend full length wetsuits. The minimum age for competitors is 11/14/16yrs for 750m/1500m/3k & 5k on the day of the event.
To read more about the event and what to expect on the day see the Event Guidance Notes by CLICKING HERE (Updated 2 weeks before the event)
Check who is entered by CLICKING HERE
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