Loch Ken Wild Swim
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Loch Ken is perfect for wild swimming and this is a great opportunity for experienced swimmers, families and beginners alike. Throughout the day there are a range of distances available as well as a fun kids' splash session.
Night Swim, Wild Swim 2k, Wild Swim 1k, and 2 more
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Fri 10th Sep 2021 - Sun 12th Sep 2021
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Castle Douglas, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
A713, Castle Douglas DG7, UK
Start times
Fri 10th Sep 2021
Night Swim:
TBC Sat 11th Sep 2021
Wild Swim 2k:
TBC | Wild Swim 1k:
TBC | Wild Swim 4k:
TBC Sun 12th Sep 2021
10k End-to-end:
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Here are the distances available for Loch Ken Wild Swim
Night Swim
1km
£25
Wild Swim 2k
2km
£25
10k End-to-end
10km
£25
Wild Swim 1k
1km
Route information
The clean, clear waters of Loch Ken are ideal for wild swimming. The water is SEPA tested and as part of the hydro electric scheme is regularly filled with fresh water from the Rhinns of Kells. The temperature is usually between 14-15 degrees Celcius and wetsuits are compulsory.
What's included
- Hot drink
- Hot dog
How to get there
A713, Castle Douglas DG7, UK
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Friday
Night swim
Saturday
09:00 registration opens
10:00 - 1k swim
11:15 - 2k swim
13:00 - kids splash session
13:30 - 1km, 2km & kids prize giving
13:45 - 4km swim
Sunday
End to end swim
Night Swim
Included in the cost is an illuminated tow float, swim cap and safety cover. There will also be a hot chocolate and sausage roll for afterwards included in the cost. We aim to keep the event as dark as possible but along with the tow floats, the course buoys will be illuminated and the safety boats will be lit with glow sticks. Wetsuits are compulsory for the event.
End to end swim
Entry fees include swim cap, timing chips, transport back after the race, compulsory feed station and parking. Wetsuits and tow-floats are compulsory and both can be hired from the centre (please book towfloat hire in advance if needed, £5 per float).
FAQs
Are all the events on the same day at the Loch Ken Wild Swim?
No, the night swim is on the Friday, the wild swims on the Saturday and the End to end swim on the Sunday.
Will I get an event t-shirt at the Loch Ken Wild Swim?
Sadly there will not be event t-shirts this year.
Is the Loch Ken Wild Swim safe?
Yes there will be safety boats for all races.
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