For health and safety reasons for both the competitors and swim safety team we have to have cut-off times in the water. These are as follows:

1 Mile – 90 mins

2.5K – 2 hours

5K – 3 hours

10K – 6 hours

Outside of these times swimmers will only be pulled from the water if they look to be suffering with the early symptoms of hypothermia.

• 5K Swim

• 2.5K Swim

• 1 Mile Swim

Arguably the finest castle in the series – Lough Cutra – provides a fitting backdrop for the curtain raiser of the 2020 Castle Swim Series. This first event sets the scene for a competitive and fun series, hosted within the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning South Galway. At Lough Cutra Castle you swim in Europe’s largest privately owned lake. This event gives swimmers the exclusive chance to enjoy the magnificent lake and stunning castle estate.

One mile leisure and family swim
Enjoy the beautiful setting of Lough Cutra Castle at your own pace. Swim any stroke you like (breaststroke encouraged), swim and chat with friends as you go around. Don’t worry about how long it takes (however time limit set at 90 minutes), just enjoy it. Under 16s welcome if accompanied throughout by a competent responsible adult.

• 5K Swim

• 2.5K Swim

• 1 Mile Swim

At the time of the Summer Solstice, the second leg of the 2020 Castle Swim Series will take place at Cholmondeley Castle during the long, bucolic days of June. Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon event attracts thousands of competitors and supporters to the beautiful countryside of Cheshire. The event offers the quintessential Castle Swim Series experience of competitive and fun racing, an epic castle backdrop and a stunning location.

One mile leisure and family swim
Enjoy the beautiful setting of Cholmondeley Castle at your own pace. Swim any stroke you like (breaststroke encouraged), swim and chat with friends as you go around. Don’t worry about how long it takes (however time limit set at 90 minutes), just enjoy it. Under 16s welcome if accompanied throughout by a competent responsible adult.

• 10K Marathon Swim – Entry tickets available to Individuals and Relay team of 5 (each team member takes on the 2k loop circuit). Register your interest here

• 3.8K Long Distance Swim

• 1.9K Middle Distance Swim

With over 2000 competitors set to take on long distance challenges, this promises to truly be a Festival of Endurance. Set in the stunning Hever Castle estate, Spectators will have full access to view the entire course as well as enjoy the award winning venue and the event’s  festival of entertainment.

• 5K Swim

• 2.5K Swim

• 1 Mile Swim

The Castle Howard event in July promises to be a memorable event on the southern border of the North York Moors. The rapturous reception afforded to previous Castle Howard Triathlons has led to this weekend event to be known as the sporting event of the North! The spectacular Great Lake offers a stunning picturesque backdrop for an exhilarating swim experience.

One mile leisure and family swim
Enjoy the beautiful setting of Castle Howard at your own pace. Swim any stroke you like (breaststroke encouraged), swim and chat with friends as you go around. Don’t worry about how long it takes (however time limit set at 90 minutes), just enjoy it. Under 16s welcome if accompanied throughout by a competent responsible adult.

• 5K Swim

• 2.5K Swim

• 1 Mile Swim

The Castle Swim Series makes its yearly pilgrimage over the English Channel in August for the fifth race of the Series. Set over the UK bank holiday weekend and the end of August, the event takes place in the spectacular and historic town of Chantilly, just a 2.5hrs drive from Calais and 40 miles north of Paris. The Castle Swim will provide swimmers with the exclusive chance to take on one of the three distances in The Grand Canal in front of the Chateau.

One mile leisure and family swim
Enjoy the beautiful setting of Chateau de Chantilly at your own pace. Swim any stroke you like (breaststroke encouraged), swim and chat with friends as you go around. Don’t worry about how long it takes (however time limit set at 90 minutes), just enjoy it. Under 16s welcome if accompanied throughout by a competent responsible adult.

• 5K Swim

• 2.5K Swim

• 1 Mile Swim

The UK’s most stunning and sought after triathlon event is the finale of the both the Castle Swim Series and the UK triathlon season. Hever Castle Triathlon swiftly established itself as an essential destination for triathletes, garnering plaudits and media attention for its picture postcard venue, elite action, age-group choice and festival atmosphere. Put simply, instant classic doesn’t do the Hever Castle Triathlon justice and the lake and the unique swim route around the 13-acre island swimming in River Eden has been hailed as the ‘best open water swim ever’.

One mile leisure and family swim
Enjoy the beautiful setting of Hever Castle at your own pace. Swim any stroke you like (breaststroke encouraged), swim and chat with friends as you go around. Don’t worry about how long it takes (however time limit set at 90 minutes), just enjoy it. Under 16s welcome if accompanied throughout by a competent responsible adult.