Embark on an invigorating open-water swimming adventure at Wyresdale Park, where nature and comfort seamlessly blend. Nestled along the picturesque lake, the jetty serves as your starting point, offering storage boxes for belongings if needed, ensuring you can focus solely on your swim. As you venture into the water, bright-colored hats are recommended to enhance visibility against the serene backdrop of Wyresdale Park’s expansive lakeside scenery. Tow floats are compulsory here, providing a vital support system and adding an extra layer of safety during your swim. Safety kayakers patrol the area, ready to assist should any difficulties arise. During summer months, swimmers can earn badges for milestones like completing their first lap or mile, while winter brings unique challenges with opportunities to conquer cold-water swimming through our "I Swam Through Winter" badge program. The lake is marked by buoys that delineate circuits approximately 400 meters in length. Each circuit offers a chance to test your endurance and explore the varied landscapes of the water’s edge, though caution is advised around blue buoys near shallow fishing grounds where lines may be present. Upon arrival at Wyresdale Park, parking facilities are readily available. The Applestore Café provides refreshments nearby, with restrooms situated just behind it for added convenience. Additional bathrooms can also be found inside the building to your right of the café entrance. For those coming by car from Preston or Lancaster, detailed driving directions and bus route information make reaching this tranquil spot straightforward. Enjoy a memorable experience that combines exercise with scenic beauty at Wyresdale Park’s welcoming waters.
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Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Scorton.
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8.8° / 13.0°
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5.0° / 9.9°
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Avg sunshine hours
5h 1m
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Avg rainfall
5.3 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
17.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Low (2.8)
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Humidity
85.2%
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Sunrise
07:40
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Sunset
18:11
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