Our sixth Charity Open water swim will take place at Bowmoor Lake near Lechlade on Saturday 3rd August 2024.

The event will be hosted again this year by Olympic medallist, Cassie Patten and will incorporate The Big Swim challenge event, raising funds specifically for Prospect Hospice.

The swim will raise funds, though the Lions, to support local youth and health care services and some swimmers will be specifically raising funds for Combat Stress, a charity supporting military veterans.

Cassie will give free tips and techniques on the day for swimmers of all levels.

Last year the event raised over £8,000 for Prospect Hospice and attracted over 150 swimmers from as far away as Wales and County Durham.

Last year, the 3 k race was won by Jess Miller in the amazing time of 45 mins 16 seconds. She won the awards for fastest overall swimmer, fastest female swimmer, and fastest under 18 swimmer!

Anyone wanting to join the Prospect Big Swim, which is incorporated in the Lions’ event, should click here to register.

The lake, ‘one of the best private lakes in the Costwolds’ has kindly been made available once again by Bowmoor Sailing Club.

The event is open to all, and swimmers can reserve their places by clicking on the “Buy Tickets” link at the bottom of this page. Numbers are limited to 180 so please register early to avoid disappointment. Registration closes at 6.00pm on 2nd August and it will not be possible to register on the day. We will accept swimmers from 12 years of age but those under 18 must have a signed parental consent form.

On the 3rd August, all registered swimmers will be able to check in at 8.00am.

The events comprise a 3k race at 9.00am; 1k, 2k, 3k challenge events from 10.30am; and a 250m taster session for beginners.

All swimmers will benefit from Cassie’s tips and techniques sessions on the day at no extra cost.

The event will close by 14.00.

Family and friends are welcome to come for free - there is plenty of free parking.

Catering will be laid on and participants, volunteers, spectators and supporters are encouraged to stay afterwards for lunch and a relaxing social time.