Windermere Glory
Windermere Glory
By Karen Smith
August 6, 2020
On Thursday 6th August, this Hoyland duo set off on their swim adventure together: a 2-way Windermere. Erin opted to go first, donning a wetsuit, while her Channel-swimmer dad preferred to swim in skins. It was another lovely day on the lake with no rain or problematic wind.
The duo powered down the lake and hit Fell Foot in a strong time of 4 hours and 45 minutes—a super speedy pace!
They continued to push hard, which was to be expected given that both swimmers possess a certain streak of competitiveness. The last couple of hours were the hardest as fatigue set in, but they didn't slow much considering they completed their 21 miles in a "super-dooper" time of 9 hours and 38 minutes. Fantastic!
They were cheered in by their family at the finish—simply the best way to end the day.
Read more like this
Helen Hislop - 3 Lakes Challenge (England)
Natasha Maddock's Coniston Solo Swim
Team Doyle Completes Windermere Relay
Emily Beckett and her Coniston Solo
Big ideas? Not sure where to start? Book a free kick-start call with Karen
If you’ve got an idea, a dream route, or just a feeling that you’d like to do something extraordinary, Karen can help you shape it into a realistic, safe and achievable plan. On the call, you’ll cover expectations, what’s realistic, and the likely steps needed to get there.
