Dip in the dark at Newby Bridge. The Dip in the Dark is a swim like no other. Taking place at 7 pm on Friday the 5th of October, it takes off from Newby Bridge in Cumbria. Swimmers will be given a mulled wine, before setting off on a course lit by buoys and glow-sticks attached to the swimmer's wetsuits. There is an option of a 250m or 500m timed swim. You can also just go round at your own leisurely pace with no emphasis on timings. There will be a kayaking team also going around the course, who are able to give first aid and administer lifeguarding should the need arise.
Wet suits are mandatory and children under 16 will need parental consent. Entry is £22 and medals will be given to all finishers. Mulled wine will be given to all attendees and you can even collect your own event photo, downloadable on Facebook afterward.
Registration takes place between 5.45pm and 6.30pm at Lakeside and the event takes off at 7 pm. This is a fun and exciting event, that’s not to be missed.