Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon

From Dublin: Follow the N6 for Galway. At Loughrea avoid the bypass signposted for Gort, but head straight on into the town. At the end of the town turn left at the Westbridge onto the N66 signposted for Gort. Entering Gort turn left at the T Junction onto the N18. After c. 2 miles there is a small road to the left. Take this and immediately in front of you are the Main Gates to Lough Cutra Castle. From Shannon: Only 40 minute drive from Shannon airport. Take the N66 northbound for Ennis and Galway. After Ennis continue through Crusheen. After c. 5 miles there is a small car sales forecourt. Take the next right turn onto a small road (c. 0.75 miles) and the main entrance to Lough Cutra Castle is on your right. Click here for directions from Shannon Airport to Lough Cutra.

Irish Ferries

Please click here to apply for a discounted ferry crossing with Irish Ferries. Make sure to include the event code LCCT20 on your online form to access a 25% off discount. Please see the timetable for all ferry timings, pleas be aware all bookings are subject to availability.

StenaLine Ferries

We are very pleased to confirm a 20% online booking discount for those wishing to travel with StenaLine to the event.  Please click here and then enter your:
 
First name,
 Surname,
 Event Code: M5H20. Customers will have the option of booking Economy, Flexi or Premium motorist fares (terms and conditions vary for each) and the prices shown will include the agreed discount. If you are travelling by van up to 6m long (that will not be used for commercial purposes), please select the ‘Motorhome/Minibus up to 6m long’ vehicle type. Discount is not given on any extras booked i.e. cabins, meals, etc.  The discount is available on all Stena Line Irish sea routes. The discount is available for travel on all Stena Line Irish Sea Routes, for the season.

Travelling with StenaLine during the rest of the season? You can access a 10% discount under the same terms as above, by entering RJL011 as the event code. 

The Castle is a private residence but the stunning gardens will be open to the competitors and spectators. Please click here to find out about spectator entrance fees.  There will be parking within the Estate grounds. Please follow the race day parking signs for “Triathlon Car Park” via a service road to access the estate.  The main drive will be used for the cycle route section of the race.

Camping is available at a picturesque spot in the castle grounds.

Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon

Cholmondeley Castle is located off the A49 Whitchurch/Tarporley Road, between Warrington and Whitchurch.  The entrance to the gardens is off the A49 at the Cholmondeley Arms Pub crossroads postcode SY14 8HN. Railway stations:  Chester, Crewe and Whitchurch. Click here to see a detailed map of directions to Cholmondeley Castle.

Spectators will pay a nominal fee for car parking on the estate and entry in to the grounds: adults – £5, children aged between 6 – 15 years old – £3. The Castle is a private residence but the famous Gardens will be  open. The estate will be marked where spectators can watch and position themselves around the course. All competitors are free and children taking part in the 8-15yrs races can bring in 1 adult per competing child for free.  All money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year and for future years.  It is advisable to bring cash to the event.

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Camping is available at a picturesque spot in the castle grounds.

Castle Howard Triathlon

Camping is located in the grounds of Castle Howard, approximately 15 miles north east of York, just off the A64. Post Code for sat nav YO60 7DD. From the North: From the A1 take the A61 to Thirsk then the A170 to Helmsley. Before Helmsley turn right onto the B1257 and follow the brown signs.  If you are towing a caravan please follow the signs for the route to avoid Sutton Bank – these are clearly marked. From the South: Take the A1M to Junction 45 and follow the A64 east to York. Continue past York and eventually you will pick up the brown signs for Castle Howard.  Please be aware of height restrictions at the Gate House. If your vehicle is over H 3.43m x W 2.60m please access Castle Howard via Malton and Coneysthorpe. A brown sign will direct you from Malton town centre along Castle Howard Drive.  When you reach the obelisk at the main entrance of the castle you will pick up our “Campsite” signs which will take you the 1mile or so to the Coneysthorpe private entrance to the castle.  Approaching from Malton you will enter the village of Coneysthorpe and make an immediate left into the camping area. Click here to view a detailed map of directions to Castle Howard (Post Code for your Sat Nav: YO60 7DD)

Spectators will pay a nominal fee for car parking on the estate and entry in to the grounds: adults – £5, children aged between 6 – 15 years old – £3 (40% adult discount, 50% child discount on normal castle grounds entrance costs). The estate will be marked where spectators can watch and position themselves around the course. All competitors are free and children taking part in the 8-15yrs races can bring in 1 adult per competing child for free.  All money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year and for future years.  It is advisable to bring cash to the event. An additional payment will need to be purchased to gain access to the Castle itself.

Château de Chantilly Triathlon

By Car: Chantilly is less than one hour from Paris and 2 1/2hours from Calais Eurotunnel. Autoroute du Nord (A1): From Paris to Calais: Chantilly exit. From Lille: Survilliers exit or take the RN 16 or RN 17. By train: Paris-Chantilly: From the Gare du Nord (27 minutes). Train timetables are available through:www.sncf.com From Chantilly Station to the Château: Taxi from the station (cost: about 6 €). Cariane coach for Senlis (free in Chantilly): departure from the bus station.  Alternatively walking to the Château from the station should take about 35 minutes.

P&O Ferries

We are pleased to offer a 15% discount on journeys to France. This is subject to availability, so best to book early, especially as it’s a Bank Holiday weekend! Please follow the link here and then enter the following ‘Rally Code’: 3912478

*subject to availability*

There are campsites available locally including Campix in St Leu d’Esserent where previous participants have stayed. Click the below links for other useful information.

• http://www.campingcampix.com/index.php/en/

Alternatively, If you wish to stay at a hotel, Mercure Chantilly Hotel are offering 145€ Bed and breakfast in double standard room and 195€ in family room per night. To get this offer, please email HB4C3@accor.com

Hever Castle

With such a busy event we urge you to check your journey time and allow plenty of time to access the car parks. All car parks are in adjoining fields to the event. Please follow the below instructions to avoid delays

• On approaching to the venue, be sure to follow the yellow triathlon car park signs. DO NOT FOLLOW YOUR SAT NAV.
• Please follow directions from marshals.
• Many of you will be arriving while competitors are out on the cycle course, please drive with caution.
• It is roughly 10 – 15 minutes walk to the event village.

Hever Castle is situated three miles South East of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead in the village of Hever.  Situated 30 miles from London in West Kent, exit the M25 at junctions 5 or 6 and follow the Brown tourist signs.  Also well signed from the Hildenborough exit of the A21. Click here for Hever Castle location and directions.

There is plenty of entertainment for spectators coming along to Hever Castle to support their family and friends. Together with plenty of cheering they can enjoy live music, rides, climbing walls, children’s inflatables, archery and discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds. Spectators will pay a nominal fee for car parking and entry in to the grounds.  All money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year. It is advisable to bring cash to the event. Click here for spectator fees.

During the Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle in July, we have the unique privilege to offer you the opportunity to book luxury 5 star accommodation in The Astor Wing of Hever Castle. Staying at Hever Castle would allow you to roll out of bed with a two minute walk to swim start.
Click here to see what’s on offer.
Click here to make a booking.
Click here to see rates.

Camping is available at a picturesque spot in the castle grounds.

Camping

There will be toilet and showering facilities available at all sites. There will also be an electric hook-up at Castle Howard and Hever Castle which can be added to your booking on the online shop. There is no human waste disposal for caravans or camper vans on any of the Castle camping sites.

Prices for camping at the Castles are as follows:

• Caravan (2 people) – £35
• Tent (2 people) – £25
• Extra Person – £8.00
• Electric Hook Up – £20
• Under 5’s go free

All prices are per night