Useful Info
Address:
Wimbleball Lake
Brompton Regis
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9NU
Tel: 01398 371257
Email: wimbleballOA@swlakestrust.org.uk
Event Profile
The Exmoor Classic Wimbleball 3:30pm Saturday.
The Classic distance race will use 1 lap of the bike route from the Exmoor Middle Distance and the 10k route from the Saturday morning.
Competitors take to the lake for a single lap of one of most beautifully located bodies of water in the country, before heading out on a partially closed road route on the fine Somerset and Devon road network. The final discipline will be within the beautiful Wimbleball countryside affording outstanding views.
FREE event photos and an earlier start time for 2020
Possibly one of the toughest Classic Distance events in the UK?!
Race Starts at 3:30pm
Entry Fees
| entry type | opens | closes | price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliated Entry | 12/07/2019 @ 00:00 |
23/06/2022 @ 12:00 |
£80.00 |
| Unaffiliated Entry | 12/07/2019 @ 00:00 |
23/06/2022 @ 12:00 |
£86.00 |
On Site Camping
Local Accommodation
The area surrounding Wimbleball is blessed with a number of wonderful accommodation spots. Airbnb and Tourist Information will have plenty of local places to stay, but we think the following places are good options to start with!
Holworthy Farm (overlooks the lake)
Outposts lodge accommodation
- Outposts’ cosy timber clad lodges sleep up to 80 in bunk rooms.
- Each lodge has a shared bathroom with WC, showers and basins with hot running water and they are fully heated.
- The sheltered deck area in front of each lodge is ideal for leaving wet gear.
- Close to the lodges is a communal space and dining area that we call ‘The Bush Camp’. It is a rustic shelter with ample room to store and work on bikes and other equipment and well as hanging space to dry kit. There is also a camp fire, picnic tables and benches.
- We offer B&B, half and full board options.
- The lodges are set within 70 acres of farmland in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
How to book
Please state:
- Arrival and departure date
- B&B/full/half board
- No. of male guests
- No. of female guests
- If anyone is under 18
Email: info@outposts.co.uk
Call: 01823 451959
Contact form: https://www.outposts.co.uk/contact/
The Red Lion Oakford
https://www.theredlionoakford.com/
The Red lion, Oakford is conveniently located not far from junction 27 of the m5 and TIVERTON PARKWAY station.
We have 3 double rooms and a family suite
Reopened in May 2019 after extensive refurbishment. Serving fresh local produce breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
Partners
South West Lakes Trust
South West Lakes Trust is an award-winning charity, established, in April 2000, to manage, provide and promote public access, recreation and conservation on and around inland waters in the South West of England.
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Rock and Road
First Class service from a community bicycle store, a quality servicing & repair centre; your home for all things cycling.
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John Burton Signs
Over 40 years’ experience of quality vehicle graphics and signage in Yeovil and the surrounding area.
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Events Crew
From providing a PA system for a wedding to planning & organising an outdoor event for an audience of 20,000, Events Crew have the equipment & expertise required for your event. Whether you just need to hire specialist equipment to set up and run yourself, are looking for services “off the shelf” or need advice on the whole planning of your event, we can help. With over 20 years of experience and a proven track record from the smallest event to the largest, an extensive stock of equipment and all the supply chain contacts to source everything else you need, we are your affordable one stop shop for event management.
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British Triathlon
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Location Map
Wimbleball Lake
Brompton Regis
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9NU
Tel: 01398 371257
Email: wimbleballOA@swlakestrust.org.uk