The Castle Swim Series - Lough Cutra Castle event image

The Castle Swim Series - Lough Cutra Castle

The Castle Swim Series - Lough Cutra Castle event image The Castle Swim Series - Lough Cutra Castle event image The Castle Swim Series - Lough Cutra Castle event image

The Castle Swim Series - Lough Cutra Castle

Lough Cutra Castle, Gort, Co Galway,

Sat 25th May 2024

Organiser's Description

This swim only event will be open to outdoor swimmers as an event in its own right, and provides the choice of three different distances: 5km 2.5km and 1mile. The event boasts a unique and stunning swim route in Europe’s largest privately owned lake, within the beautiful grounds of Lough Cutra Castle, and is described by many triathletes as the ‘best open water swim ever completed’

All swimmers will be provided with timing chips and the races categorised into wetsuits and non-wetsuits. Prizes will be awarded for the first place male and female competitors in each distance.

Races

  • 1 Mile

    £45.00

    Offer

    20% OFF

  • 2.5 Km

    £55.00

    Offer

    20% OFF

  • 5 Km

    £65.00

    Offer

    20% OFF

Book

  • 1 Mile

    £45.00

    Offer

    20% OFF

  • 2.5 Km

    £55.00

    Offer

    20% OFF

  • 5 Km

    £65.00

    Offer

    20% OFF

What's Included

Amazing location and setting
Parking
Bag Drop
Chip Timed
Medals & Prizes
Race Photography (additional purchase)
Event Village
Post race Massage (selected venues, additional charge)
Travel (ferry discounts)
Merchandise
Camping
Supporter venue access
Fuelling Race Nutrition
Coaching & Training advice
Wetsuit Hire discount

How to Get There

We have partnered with Stena Line and Irish Ferries to make planning your trip to Lough Cutra as easy as possible. Check your competitor confirmation emails for fantastic discounts for your ferry crossings!

Parking

On site parking in close proximity to the venue. Follow the yellow car CRS parking signs as you get towards the venue

Location

Lough Cutra, Gort, Co. Galway, Ireland

Medals, Prizes & Photos

All participants receive a medal.

You can order an iTab insert at checkout.

Minimum Ages

1 Mile - 13 years (Under 16s welcome if accompanied throughout by a competent responsible adult)

2.5K - 16 years

5K - 18 years

camping

We host a family campsite for tents and caravans in the castle grounds, with pitches starting at £30. Go to your Active account and click 'Purchase Merchandise' to add camping to your registration.

route maps

The Castle was built during the Gothic revival period and is idyllically situated overlooking the Estate’s 1,000 acre lake (the largest privately owned lake in Europe), home to this event’s open-water swims.

see the routes here

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