Essex Open Water Swims - Hanningfield Reservoir | 1500M

and we are delighted to offer you the opportunity to swim in the beautiful waters. The site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and as such, this opportunity does not arise very often! Hanningfield Reservoir boasts mature woodland and offers superb views over the 870 acre Hanningfield Reservoir. The nature reserve offers some beautiful walks through the woodland, taking in bird hides, ponds and views across the reservoir. The site is run in partnership with Essex & Suffolk Water and you can walk through the reserve to the Essex & Suffolk Water Fishing Lodge and the Cafe on the Water. The reservoir itself is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the important numbers of wildfowl that use the reservoir in the autumn and winter, including Gadwall, Tufted Duck and Pochard. Event Distances : 750m or 1,500m. There will be a marked 750m swim course and 1,500m swimmers will complete 2 laps. There will be safety boats & first aid at the waters edge throughout the event.