- Sat 29 Aug 2026
15:00
Age 14 & over
From £55
- 5 km lake swimming
Event overview
Swim in Wimbleball Lake’s rare open-water event with four race distances, finisher medals, chip timing, silicone swim hats and part of the Wimbleball Sports Festival where triathlons, running races and cycle sportives take place.
It’s a superb swimming venue where swimming is not normally permitted, which has regularly hosted the Exmoor Open Water Swim in the past.
There is plenty of camping at Wimbleball Lake, so why not make a weekend of it? There's plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Highlights
- Open-water course set within Wimbleball Lake, a sheltered freshwater reservoir
- Clearly marked, buoyed routes designed for safe, confident navigation
- Lap-based courses allow spectators to see swimmers multiple times
- Calm lake setting suited to both first-time and experienced open-water swimmers
- Multiple distance options using variations of the same marked course
- Safety cover positioned around the course throughout the swim
- Finishers medals, podium prizes, professional RFID chip timing, free silicone swim hats
- Free hot drink for all finishers, event photos, camping available (additional charge), toilets and safety cover
- Part of the Wimbleball Sports Festival with other races and activities over the Bank Holiday weekend
This event is part of Wimbleball Lake Swims.
Event photos
Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
- Swim hat provided
- Wetsuit optional
Overview
The event takes place in the open water of Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor, where you’ll swim marked laps in clear, scenic reservoir waters that are usually closed to swimming.
Bright buoys guide you around each loop. The course is set close to the shore, giving plenty of room to sight and navigate, and is fully supported with water safety teams on boats or kayaks to keep you confident throughout your swim.
- Cafe
- Camping
- Free parking
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
Event HQ
Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre
Brompton Regis
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9NU
UK
Parking
Wimbleball has plenty of parking.
- Camping
- Chip timing
- Drinks
- Medal
- Race photo
- Snacks
Included
- Free hot drink for all finishers
- Finishers medals for all and podium prizes
- Professional event photos
- Free silicone Swim hats
- Toilets
- Public Liability insurance
- Professional RFID chip timing
Optional extra
- Camping available (additional charge)
- Organic cotton or tech t-shirt made from recycled bottles
Sustainability
- Bring your own cup
- Optional t-shirt
- Age 14 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Early bird entry fee
From £55.00
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