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Wimbleball Lake Swim

Name: Wimbleball Lake Swim
Start: 2026-08-29
End: 2026-08-29
Location: Brompton Regis

Brompton Regis, South West, United Kingdom

calendar_today 29 Aug, 2026

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sell £25.01 – £55.20

About the Event

Immerse yourself in the unique open-water adventure at Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor, an area typically reserved for exclusive swimming events. For this special occasion, swimmers from all backgrounds are invited to explore its crystal-clear waters. The lake's tranquil setting offers a perfect backdrop with August temperatures ensuring comfortable conditions throughout your swim.
Professional water safety teams will be present along the entire course, providing support and security as you navigate through the marked routes. Kayak escorts will also accompany participants for added reassurance during their journey across the lake. As you glide through the waters, take in breathtaking views of the surrounding moorland landscape, making this swim a memorable experience.
With limited spots available, early registration is essential to secure your place and be part of an unforgettable summer swimming event.
Join us at Wimbleball Lake for what promises to be both a challenging and rewarding open-water adventure.

Races Offered

1500M Lake swim

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 1.5K

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15 days remaining

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£35.36

2.5K Lake Swim

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 2.5K

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£44.85

5K Lake swim

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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£55.20

750M Lake swim

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 0.8K

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15 days remaining

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£25.01

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Brompton Regis.

thermostat Temperature

11.7° / 18.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.4° / 16.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 9m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.0 mm

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air Avg wind speed

16.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.9)

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83.3%

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06:02

nightlight Sunset

20:32

About Brompton Regis

Learn more about the host city, Brompton Regis.

Brompton Regis is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England about 5 miles (8.0 km) north-east of Dulverton. It is situated on the River Pulham in the Brendon Hills within the Exmoor National Park, close to Wimbleball Lake, a water supply reservoir constructed in the 1970s and completed in 1979. According to the 2011 census the village had a population of 449. The parish boundary is marked by the River Exe which is crossed by the medieval Chilly Bridge and Hele Bridge. The Haddeo is crossed by Bury Bridge.