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Capernwray Swimming Championships

Carnforth, North West, United Kingdom

calendar_today 16 Sep, 2026

sell £10.00 – £20.00

About the Event

Immerse yourself in the pristine waters of Jackdaw Quarry at Capernwray Dive Centre for the annual Capernwray Open Water Swimming Championships. This unique competition offers swimmers three distance options: 500 meters, 1000 meters, and a challenging 1500-meter course. For those looking to extend their endurance challenge, there's also a relay event featuring teams of three swimming consecutive 500-meter legs.
The venue at Capernwray Road in Lancashire provides an idyllic setting with clear waters that reflect the surrounding landscape, creating a serene and invigorating atmosphere for swimmers. Participants are encouraged to wear wet suits due to the cooler water temperatures; however, if you prefer swimming without one, previous experience must be confirmed via email.
Additional amenities include timed swims for accurate results and comprehensive safety coverage to ensure all participants have an enjoyable and secure experience. Free parking is also provided at the dive center, making it convenient for everyone to join in on this aquatic adventure.
The Capernwray Open Water Swimming Championships promises a memorable day of swimming excellence amidst natural beauty, perfect for both seasoned open water swimmers and those looking to test their skills against the elements.

Races Offered

1000m (per person)

Sep 16, 2026

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Distance — 1000m (per person)

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Type — Water sports

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65 days remaining

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£15.00

1500m (per person)

Sep 16, 2026

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Distance — 1500m (per person)

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Type — Water sports

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65 days remaining

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£20.00

1500m relay (per person)

Sep 16, 2026

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Distance — 1500m relay (per person)

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Type — Water sports

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65 days remaining

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£10.00

500m (per person)

Sep 16, 2026

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Distance — 500m (per person)

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Type — Water sports

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65 days remaining

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£10.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Carnforth.

thermostat Temperature

10.9° / 16.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.1° / 14.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 31m

water_drop Avg rainfall

6.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

15.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

82.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:45

nightlight Sunset

19:25

About Carnforth

Learn more about the host city, Carnforth.

Carnforth is a small market town in Lancashire in Northwest England. It's best known for its railway station, location for the 1945 David Lean film Brief Encounter, with the station clock ticking relentlessly to trammel the characters' lives. However the main reason to visit and stay here is to explore the nearby Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which straddles the border with Cumbria.