Photo: Peter Bond, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Peter Bond, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Chillswim Coniston
Swimming on 19 June 2027, in the United Kingdom
Chillswim Coniston is a point to point swim along the full length of Coniston Water, 5.25 miles from the south end of the lake to the finish at Monk Coniston on the north shore. Swimmers are taken by bus to the start and set off in waves by pace, with wetsuits optional, under the Old Man of Coniston and the fells around the lake.
- Date
- 19 June 2027
- Start
- Monk Coniston, Coniston Water
- Water
- Lake
- Course
- 8.4 km
Chillswim Coniston is a point to point swim along the full length of Coniston Water, 5.25 miles from the south end of the lake to the finish at Monk Coniston on the north shore. Swimmers are taken by bus to the start and set off in waves by pace, with wetsuits optional, under the Old Man of Coniston and the fells around the lake.
Going to Chillswim Coniston?
We build the whole trip around the race: a stay near the start, the days before it and the ones after. An expert replies on WhatsApp or by email.
Hotels near Chillswim Coniston
5 stays near the start, checked for swimming · 17-20 Jun, 2 adults. Pick a base and we build the whole trip around it.
All 5 hotels near Chillswim Coniston
Where to stay for Chillswim Coniston
For Chillswim Coniston 5.25 Miles End to End, base yourself around Coniston to stay close to the lake and plan for the southern-end start and Monk Coniston finish. The 5.25-mile open-water swim crosses Coniston, making the lake the natural focus for your stay. Wetsuits are optional.
The swim starts at the southern end of Coniston and finishes at Monk Coniston, so choose a stay that suits your plans for reaching the start and getting back after the finish. The Wilson's Arms is 3.9 km from the event's centre, Three Shires Inn is 6.0 km away, The Cuckoo Brow Inn and Langdale Hotel & Spa are each 8.0 km away, and Cragwood Country House Hotel is 9.4 km away. The Wilson's Arms is the closest listed hotel by that measure. Compare the distances, then check each hotel's details for what you need on swim day.
When to book
For 19 June 2027, book once your swim place or travel plans are confirmed. If you need to arrive the night before, book that stay early, as the nights before an event often go first. Check the cancellation terms before you commit, especially if your plans may change.
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Chillswim Coniston: questions
What to know before you book a stay for Chillswim Coniston.
Base yourself around Coniston, with the swim starting at the lake's southern end and finishing at Monk Coniston. Listed hotels include The Wilson's Arms, 3.9 km from the event's centre, and Three Shires Inn, 6.0 km away.
Book once your swim place or travel plans are confirmed. The nights before the event often go first, so check cancellation terms before booking.
The swim starts at the southern end of Coniston and finishes at Monk Coniston. It covers 5.25 miles across the lake.
Wetsuits are optional for the swim. The event crosses Coniston from its southern end to Monk Coniston.
