Swimmers head to Shrewsbury for ‘The Severn Mile’ swim
Swimmer from across Shropshire and beyond will be heading to Shrewsbury this Sunday to take part in the ‘The Severn Mile’, an open water swimming event incorporating 1500m & 700m races around the loop of the Quarry Park.
The event now in its 5th Year will see up to 200 swimming with or without wetsuits from the Welsh Bridge to Kingsland Bridge then a gruelling 400m swim against the flow of the river to finish at the Pengwern boathouse.
Marshall support on the river is provided by Shrewsbury Canoe club, race headquarters provided by Pengwern boat club with Sabrina Boats allowing use of the pontoon at the Welsh bridge to be used for the start. The race is organised by Shrewsbury Masters Swimming club.
