GO SWIM | LOCH LOMOND
Saturday 2nd September 2023
Location: Balloch
Join us for an Open water swimming experience you will never forget.
World famous Loch Lomond is our venue – a truly spectacular location in the shadow of the mighty Ben Lomond. We are working closely with Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, and have their full support.
The loch has a proud history of swimming events, and we will be using the familiar entrance and exit points and course associated with the main slipway at Drumkinnon Bay.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What’s Included
We have everything in place to ensure an enjoyable day and fantastic experience.
- Full land and water safety and First Aid team
- Chip Timing
- Finishers’ Medal
- Finishers’ T-Shirt
- Swim Cap
- Bag Drop Tent
- Changing Tent Facilities
- Car Parking
RACE HQ
Car Parking
Car Parking will be within the grounds of the Lomond Shores Retail Village near Balloch (follow signs from the A82).
The Race HQ village will be near the Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway and Maid of the Loch berth
Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
Getting there by rail
The nearest station is Balloch: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/stations-and-facilities/bhc
From Balloch station, there is a 10 min walk to Drumkinnon Bay.
250m | The family-friendly option (13:00)
250 metres (the equivalent of 10 lengths of a standard 25 metre pool) of open water swimming/splashing/doggy-paddling in the beautiful waters of Loch Lomond.
Suitable for Age 8 and above, every child aged under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult (1 adult per child). In this case and adult is anyone aged 18+ years old.
Wetsuits are compulsory. Entry fee £20.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP750m | A great place to start (12:15)
A great Introduction into Open water swimming.
This is a 750m swim which is equivalent to 30 lengths of a 25m Pool. Average completion time 20 minutes.
This event is suitable for Entrants 12 years and over.
Entry fee £35 | Early Bird £30 (until 31st Jan 2023)
1500m | Get a feel for the open water (10:45 | 11:15)
This swim is suitable for swimmers of all abilities.
The distance is 1500m which is equivalent to 60 Lengths of a 25m swimming Pool.
Average completion time 40 minutes, this event is suitable for those aged 16-years and above.
Entry fee £40 | Early Bird £35 (until 31st Jan 2023)
3000m | A great open water challenge (09:45 | 10:15)
This 3000m distance swim is best suited to more experienced swimmers looking to go that little bit further.
Equivalent to 120 lengths of a 25m swimming pool, swimmers must be able to reach 1500m (Half way) within an hour, Cut off times will apply to those that have not reached this point.
All swimmers must be aged 18 or above.
Entry fee £45 | Early Bird £40 (until 31st Jan 2023)
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP5000m | A full-on swim adventure (08:00)
This 5000m distance swim is best suited to more experienced swimmers looking to go that little bit further.
Swimmers must be able to reach regular cut-offs (TBC, but assume approx. 1 hour per 1500m).
All swimmers must be aged 18 or above.
Entry fee £55 | Early Bird £50 (until 31st Jan 2023)
10000m | The BIG one! (08:00)
This 10000m marathon distance swim is really only suited to more experienced swimmers who have long swims (3K+) under their belt already.
Swimmers must be able to reach regular cut-offs (TBC, but assume approx. 1 hour per 2000m).
All swimmers must be aged 18 or above.
Entry fee £65 | Early Bird £60 (until 31st Jan 2023)
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UPFor 2023 we are introducing a non-wetsuit option into the Go Swim programme.
1500m SKINS | (11:45)
You must have previous experience of swimming without a wetsuit and preferably this should be at an Event. We will assume that in entering the skins option that you have been training for this event in skins and have suitable experience of skins swimming to be able to complete this event safely.
Tow Floats will be compulsory for all Skin Swimmers and you can purchase those from our friends at Lomo Here . Remember for all other competitors wetsuits are compulsory. Shortie type wetsuits are allowed if you are an experienced swimmer, but we recommend full length arms and legs due to the cold temperatures. If you are susceptible to the cold, we would also recommend neoprene hats, socks and gloves. Please see our wetsuit guidance Here for more information.
For anyone who has already entered the wetsuit wave we can offer you a straight forward transfer to the none wetsuit , just email us at info@go-swim.uk
Entry fee £40 | Early Bird £35 (until 31st Jan 2022)
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Message from Lomo
We are delighted to be helping with the delivery of Go Swim Loch Lomond for its second year. It is a great privilege and honour for Lomo to be a part of growing the sport here in Scotland and we look forward to another excellent weekend in Balloch. We stock a wide range of wetsuits, drybags and swimming equipment, please visit our website for more information.
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