If you would like to try open water swimming in a safe, controlled environment why not join us for our Open Water Swimathon on Sunday 9th September at Lenches Lakes running from 9.00 am to 12 noon. Take part in a challenge from 400m – 5k and simultaneously raise money for our two amazing charities; […]
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Last year, some of you will know I dipped my toe into the world of Open Water Swimming. I entered a 7 km river swim called The Bantham Swoosh. I began my training in Whitsun Lake, the lower lake in March 2017 equipped with specialist swim wetsuit as the water temperature was a bracing 7/8 […]
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Winter Fly Fishing brings out our stalwarts. Those loyal Fly Fishers who embrace a day’s weather conditions and pit their wits to tempt a Rainbow out of the pristine, clear and chilly water. The majority are prepared, wrapped up with thermal base layer, warm waterproofs, a vast array of hand warmers. I particularly favour the […]
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Lenches Lakes have delighted all visitors and staff this winter – Caravaners, Clubhouse guests, Fly Fishers , Dog Handlers, Dog Walkers, and Ramblers. We have been privy to our awesome British winter weather. We have had storms with relentless wind and rain, snow a good twenty centimetres deep, even both lakes frozen over for a […]
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