Charity Open Water Swim in the Cotswolds - Race, Challenge & Taster
From Lechlade & District Lions Club
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 09:00
- Location Lechlade
- Price £15.00 - £35.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Charity Open Water Swim in the Cotswolds, hosted by the Lechlade & District Lions Club on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, at the stunning Bowmoor Lake in Lechlade, Gloucestershire. This exciting event marks the sixth annual Open Water Swimming Race & Challenge and promises a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit! With the incredible Olympic Medal swimmer Cassie Patten as our host, participants can look forward to a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
The event kicks off at 9:00 AM with a 3k race designed for experienced open water swimmers. Following that, at 10:30 AM, swimmers of all skill levels can take part in a sponsored challenge with distances of 3k, 2k, or 1k, all aimed at raising funds for local charities. For those new to the thrill of open water swimming, there's even a unique 250m taster session available! With a limited capacity of just 140 participants, be sure to secure your spot early for an entry fee of £35 (or £15 for the taster session). Dive into a fantastic day of swimming while supporting worthy local causes!
The event kicks off at 9:00 AM with a 3k race designed for experienced open water swimmers. Following that, at 10:30 AM, swimmers of all skill levels can take part in a sponsored challenge with distances of 3k, 2k, or 1k, all aimed at raising funds for local charities. For those new to the thrill of open water swimming, there's even a unique 250m taster session available! With a limited capacity of just 140 participants, be sure to secure your spot early for an entry fee of £35 (or £15 for the taster session). Dive into a fantastic day of swimming while supporting worthy local causes!
Charity Open Water Swim in the Cotswolds - Race, Challenge & Taster
Sat 1st August 2026
Organiser's Description
Lechlade & District Lions Club's sixth Open Water Swimming Race & Challenge will be held in Bowmoor Lake, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, courtesy of the Bowmoor Sailing Club.
For the fifth year running, we are delighted to announce that Olympic Medal swimmer, Cassie Patten, has agreed to host the event as well as sharing some of her experience and knowledge.
Bowmoor Lake is the best open water location in the Cotswolds, it is fed by an underground stream and is managed to minimise weed growth.
We start at 9-00 with a 3k race for experienced open water swimmers. At 10-30 we have a 3k, 2k or 1k sponsored challenge to help raise money for charity. Uniquely we have a 250m taster for those new to Open Water Swimming!
The event is limited to 140 participants on a first come, first served basis.
The entry fee will be £35 for all the day’s events apart from the taster session, which is £15.
All funds raised will be used to support local charitable causes.
For the fifth year running, we are delighted to announce that Olympic Medal swimmer, Cassie Patten, has agreed to host the event as well as sharing some of her experience and knowledge.
Bowmoor Lake is the best open water location in the Cotswolds, it is fed by an underground stream and is managed to minimise weed growth.
We start at 9-00 with a 3k race for experienced open water swimmers. At 10-30 we have a 3k, 2k or 1k sponsored challenge to help raise money for charity. Uniquely we have a 250m taster for those new to Open Water Swimming!
The event is limited to 140 participants on a first come, first served basis.
The entry fee will be £35 for all the day’s events apart from the taster session, which is £15.
All funds raised will be used to support local charitable causes.
Races
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3 Km Race
£35.00
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3 Km Challenge
£35.00
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2 Km Challenge
£35.00
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1 Km Challenge
£35.00
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250m Open Water Taster
£15.00
Booking for more than 1?
Course Details
The course is a 1 km lap at the East of the lake. Racers will compete over 3 laps and the "Challenge" swimmers will swim 1, 2 or 3 laps as is their wont.
The taster session will run alongside the bank of the lake in relatively shallow water.
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Location
Bowmoor Sailing Club, Lechlade GL7 3DT, UK
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