As part of the Dartmouth Triathlon weekend here is the chance to do a 1500m or 750m swim in the stunningly clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach in Devon, whether it's your first or fiftieth sea swim.
Blackpool Sands
Dartmouth
Devon
TQ6 0RG
UK
Blackpool Sands is a stunning beach on the Devon Coast just a few miles west of Dartmouth.
There is the rare opportunity to camp at Blackpool Sands on Saturday Night. You can add camping places to your event booking or book nearer the time.
This event is doing its best to minimise its environmental impact. Here are a few of its initiatives:
For all events which include a t-shirt, there is the option to plant a tree instead through a partnership with Treesnottees
New paper cups have been sourced to be fully recycled back into high-grade paper.
Lots of competitors are not interested in finishers' medals so they are now optional. A £2 charity donation is made for every medal not selected.
Swim hats are provided for open water swimming events as they help the water safety teams keep track of swimmers. However for all pool events, swim hats are now on request to reduce wastage.
Reusable zip ties are used and all rubbish is sorted for recycling after the event.
At the Burrator 10K running race those who commit to walking or cycling to the event get £5 discount.
Absolutely glorious - the route was the perfect level between challenging and enjoyable, fantastic organisation and great atmosphere. Super welcoming and friendly, ideal for a first timer. I am sadly moving away from Devon but plan on coming back for this next year! Natasha M