A new series of open water swimming events will be held at Loch Lomond this autumn, after the Great Scottish Swim was cancelled earlier this year.
Go Swim Loch Lomond will be held on Saturday September 7, with something for all ages and levels of experience being promised.
It is being organised by Durty Events and Triathlon Edinburgh, supported by Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
Paul McGreal, from Durty Events, said: “We’re really excited to be able to continue the tradition of fantastic swim events at Loch Lomond. We know thousands of people have enjoyed the previous races and the absence of a major swimming event this year was met with a great deal of sadness, so we really wanted to create something that replicates that experience.
“We’ve got a wealth of experience with open water swimming as the organising team behind dozens of the biggest, best and award-winning triathlons in Scotland over the last 20-plus years.
“Some of these events have had Loch Lomond as a venue and include event management for the open water swimming events at the 2018 European Championships.
“You can count on us for Go Swim Loch Lomond to be well-organised, and for safety to be a priority to enable swimmers to relax and enjoy the day.”
A family-friendly 250-metre option is planned for those aged eight and above (when accompanied by an adult) as well as 750-metre and 1,500-metre options for those just starting out in open water swimming.
For the more experienced swimmer, 3,000, 5,000 and 10,000-metre options are available; all distances will include cut-offs to allow for those who want to take it a bit easier.
Gordon Watson, chief executive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, said: “Loch Lomond is an iconic location and a world-class venue for open water swimming as demonstrated by hosting last year’s European Championships televised around the globe.
“We want people of all ages and abilities to continue to have the opportunity to enjoy the fantastic atmosphere and wonderful experience of a mass participation event in this special place.
“Triathlon Edinburgh and Durty Events have put together a great event with something for everyone and we’re delighted that the tradition of high-quality open water swimming events in Loch Lomond will be continuing this year in the lead up to the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020.”
Entry prices for Go Swim Loch Lomond start from £10.
All entrants will receive an official chip time, finisher’s medal, event t-shirt and custom event swim cap for optimal bragging rights.
For further information, prices and to enter a swim distance visit http://go-swim.uk
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