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
With the expert guidance of Olympic medalist Cassie Patten, who will be sharing her invaluable experience, participants can look forward to a supportive and fun atmosphere. Bowmoor Lake is renowned as the best open water location in the Cotswolds, ensuring a fantastic swimming experience. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event, limited to just 140 participants on a first come, first served basis. Entry fees are £35 for the day’s events and £15 for the
Charity Open Water Swim in the Cotswolds - Race, Challenge & Taster
Sat 1st August 2026
Organiser's Description
For the sixth 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.
Funds raised will be used to support Alzheimers Research and 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
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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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