WHY THE WINDEMERE CHALLENGE?
Part of the Three Lakes Challenge
Escape the hustle and bustle by the shoreline of this popular lake and enjoy relative tranquility out on the water. There’s nothing quite like experiencing this beautiful lake from the water itself. The challenge route gives you a brand new perspective of a sometimes crowded summertime spot, and the best bit? You can challenge yourself to set the fastest time on the leaderboard too!
With careful, sensible planning and ensuring you follow safety guidance, the Windermere Challenge Route is an enjoyable intermediate level challenge set in beautiful surroundings. Good luck and make sure you read all of the safety guidance within the information pack below before embarking on your adventure!
Challenge Links and Downloads
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Register and Upload Your Time
Completed the challenge? Then use the button below to register yourself and upload your time. We'll send you a certificate of congratulations. You'll also get on the Leaderboard.
Leaderboard
| Position | Name | Date | Time | Boat/Craft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Partridge and Oscar Partridge | 15th August 2017 | 1 hr 35 mins | Not specified |
| 2 | Claire Jackson & Jenny Spencer | 17th July 2019 | 1 hr 36 mins 31 secs | K2 Kayak |
| 3 | Gary and Oscar Partridge | 30th May 2018 | 1 hr 40 mins | Not specified |
| 4 | Bill Sharpe | 15th August 2017 | 1 hr 41 mins | Not specified |
| 5 | Craig Duff and Steph Roberts | 19th August 2016 | 1 hr 41 mins | Not specified |
| 6 | Paul Postill and Cassie Byers | 15th August 2017 | 1 hr 44 mins | Not specified |
| 7 | Matthew and Jasmyn Thomas | 30th May 2018 | 1 hr 44 mins | Not specified |
| 8 | CAMERON AND LEE ANNE CRAWFORD | 25th September 2021 | 1 hr 52 mins | Touring/Sea Kayak |
| 9 | Mark and Samuel Jadav | 29th May 2018 | 1 hr 56 mins | Not specified |
| 10 | Patrick Kinsella, Richard Snow and Neil Gilmour | 8th July 2017 | 1 hr 59 mins | Not specified |
| 11 | Nick and Dave Watt | 1st November 2015 | 2 hrs 1min mins | Not specified |
| 12 | Paul Bradford | 7th July 2020 | 2 hrs 3 mins 22 secs | Stand Up Paddle Board |
| 13 | Ella and Miriam Walsworth-Bell | 29th May 2018 | 2 hrs 9 mins | Not specified |
| 14 | Allistair Swinsco | 21st June 2017 | 2 hrs 19 mins | Not specified |
| 15 | Peninsula Canoe Club | 4th July 2015 | 2 hrs 20 mins | Not specified |
| 16 | Elaine Nunns | 30th July 2016 | 2 hrs 23 mins | Not specified |
| 17 | Jennie Williams | 8th August 2021 | 2 hrs 32 mins | Stand Up Paddle Board |
| 18 | Steve and Julie Watt | 1st November 2015 | 2 hrs 32 mins | Not specified |
| 19 | Allistair Swinsco, Dean Dunbar, Ian Cormack | 17th July 2016 | 2 hrs 34 mins 3 secs | Stand Up Paddle Board |
| 20 | Vincent Boyle and Philip Pearson - Trailblazers | 17th June 2019 | 2 hrs 35 mins | Touring/Sea Kayak |
| 21 | Avon Aardvarks Canoe Club | 21st May 2022 | 2 hrs 35 mins 5 secs | Open Canoe |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Canoe Club | 30th April 2016 | 2 hrs 40 mins | Not specified |
| 23 | Joseph Rosenfeld | 1st August 2015 | 2 hrs 41 mins | Not specified |
| 24 | Craig Atkinson | 19th August 2019 | 2 hrs 41 mins 9 secs | Touring/Sea Kayak |
| 25 | Aubin de Gruchy | 19th August 2019 | 2 hrs 41 mins 9 secs | Touring/Sea Kayak |
| 26 | Chris Partington & Eric Lunt | 12th August 2019 | 2 hrs 42 mins | Recreational Kayak |
| 27 | Ian Barrington | 25th July 2023 | 2 hrs 48 mins 30 secs | Stand Up Paddle Board |
| 28 | Slea Paddlers (Dane Butler, Richard Aden, Barry Mair, Patricia Matthews, Brian Wardell, Harrison Wardell, Eve Russell, Amy Callaby) | 9th April 2016 | 2 hrs 50 mins | Not specified |
| 29 | Graham Wells | 24th May 2015 | 2 hrs 50 mins | Not specified |
| 30 | Chris Bowler | 20th January 2019 | 2 hrs 54 mins 17 secs | Touring/Sea Kayak |
| 31 | Hannah wood | 17th August 2022 | 2 hrs 55 mins | Recreational Kayak |
| 32 | Andrew Tween and Grant Seaton | 29th October 2017 | 2 hrs 55 mins | Not specified |
| 33 | Chris HOLLAND | 16th September 2023 | 2 hrs 58 mins | Recreational Kayak |
| 34 | Peter Frost and Stephen Grant | 15th August 2017 | 2 hrs 59 mins | Not specified |
| 35 | Robin Hurst | 16th September 2023 | 2 hrs 59 mins 7 secs | Recreational Kayak |
| 36 | Alan Minister and Tim Styles | 3rd June 2018 | 3 hrs 11 mins | Not specified |
| 37 | U Idiots 2 | 26th June 2021 | 3 hrs 15 mins | Inflatable Kayak |
| 38 | U Idiots 2 | 26th June 2021 | 3 hrs 15 mins | Inflatable Kayak |
| 39 | Patrick and Stephanie Wallace | 18th June 2016 | 3 hrs 16 mins | Not specified |
| 40 | Vicky Nield and Richard Taylor | 17th June 2017 | 3 hrs 18 mins | Not specified |
| 41 | Jo Laird | 16th May 2019 | 3 hrs 20 mins | Stand Up Paddle Board |
| 42 | Dan Flanders, Ian Flanders and Oliver Knight | 25th August 2017 | 3 hrs 25 mins | Not specified |
| 43 | Foxy & Garland | 26th May 2019 | 3 hrs 27 mins 20 secs | Touring/Sea Kayak |
| 44 | Mark Jeffs | 23rd July 2020 | 3 hrs 28 mins | Stand Up Paddle Board |
| 45 | Jason Wheeldon and Dan Tonkins | 1st July 2018 | 3 hrs 29 mins | Not specified |
| 46 | William, Caden and Oliver Horsley | 7th April 2016 | 3 hrs 29 mins | Not specified |
| 47 | Gary Sharples and Ben Lawry | 1st September 2018 | 3 hrs 30 mins | Not specified |
| 48 | Team HC | 1st May 2016 | 3 hrs 30 mins | Not specified |
| 49 | Chris and Christine Eves | 2nd May 2017 | 3 hrs 35 mins | Not specified |
| 50 | Sutton Coldfield Sea Cadets | 18th August 2018 | 3 hrs 40 mins | Not specified |
| 51 | Chris Moore, Ilona Ulme and Kaysee the dog. | 3rd August 2017 | 3 hrs 45 mins | Not specified |
| 52 | Slea Paddlers (Robert Huckle, AManda Huckle, Matthew Huckle, Ryan Tittershall, Matthew Settle, Joe March, Dane Butler) | 29th April 2017 | 3 hrs 45 mins | Not specified |
| 53 | The Dowson Family | 10th October 2015 | 3 hrs 51mns mins | Not specified |
| 54 | Sian Sykes | 14th May 2016 | 4 hrs | Stand Up Paddle Board |
| 55 | Andrew Fryer-Kelsey, Joshua Fryer-Kelsey and Tim Redfern | 19th August 2018 | 4 hrs 2 mins | Not specified |
| 56 | Paige E & Luis W | 18th March 2022 | 4 hrs 11 mins 3 secs | Stand Up Paddle Board |
| 57 | Roger Chandler | 1st October 2016 | 4 hrs 12 mins | Not specified |
| 58 | Shropshire Paddlesport | 16th August 2016 | 4 hrs 15 mins | Not specified |
| 59 | Katrina Greenall | 19th June 2017 | 4 hrs 25 mins | Not specified |
| 60 | Lizzie James | 23rd March 2022 | 4 hrs 34 mins 58 secs | Stand Up Paddle Board |
| 61 | Kate Sharples, Barbara Broderick and Ruth | 24th May 2015 | 5 hrs | Not specified |
| 62 | Paula Sharples and Alan Blackburn | 24th January 2015 | 5 hrs 15 mins | Not specified |
| 63 | Ollie Nawrat | 29th October 2021 | 6 hrs 32 mins 44 secs | Stand Up Paddle Board |
| 64 | Leam Boat Centre - Children and Adults | 22nd September 2016 | 6 hrs 35 mins | Not specified |
| 65 | Nathan Parry | 6th May 2017 | 8 hrs 4 mins | Not specified |
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