Travel Advice
The British Gas Great North Swim will take place at the Low Wood Bay Hotel Marina, lake Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LP.
How to get there:
Due to the number of swimmers and spectators visiting the site, traffic around Windermere and Ambleside will be extremely busy. In order to minimise congestion there will be NO parking or dropping off at the event site.
Park, Sail and Walk
You should have received your Sail Voucher in your event pack. This entitles each swimmer to use Windermere Lake Cruises services operating from Bowness to Brockhole, Bowness to Ambleside and Ambleside to Bowness piers for free. From Ambleside Pier it is a one mile walk to the event site. From Brockhole Pier it is just less than a one mile walk to the event site. See back of voucher for more information and sail operating times. Please note that not all the vessels sailing between Bowness and Ambleside are able to berth at Brockhole Pier.
- Please allow one hour travelling time from Bowness to the start area.
- We recommend that on your way to your swim that you use Brockhole (as this is a shorter walk to the Great Swim event site)
- Note all return departures to Bowness will be from Ambleside Pier only.
- Applicable car parking rates apply.
Park and Walk
It is highly recommended that you use the Park and Sail service, however limited parking is available in Ambleside/Waterhead. Follow the event parking signs. It is a one mile walk to the event site. Applicable car parking rates apply.
Cycle
A bike park will be available and it will be staffed but we recommend that you bring a suitable bike lock and do not leave any valuables with your bike.
Accommodation
The Low Wood Bay Resort Hotel and Marina is proud to host the British Gas Great North Swim for the third consecutive year. We look forward to welcoming participants and supporters to the shore of Lake Windermere. If we can assist you before the event, visit our website www.englishlakes.co.uk.