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Home > Alternative Sport > An open water swimming challenge in Glasgow

An open water swimming challenge in Glasgow

By Caroline King - March 18, 2019Posted in : Alternative Sport

Red Bull’s Neptune Steps is an open water swim with a difference, that takes place on Glasgow’s Forth & Clyde canal.

Red Bull Neptune Steps - Ian Macnicol / Red Bull Content Pool
Athletes compete during The Red Bull Neptune Steps in Glasgow (Photo: Ian Macnicol / Red Bull Content Pool)

Taking place on Saturday 23rd March, the event will challenge brave competitors to a series of obstacles, in addition to a 400m swim. This year’s course will include a 4m cargo net climb, a 4m wooden ladder, and a 3m climbing wall, negotiating the canal’s locks.

Spectators are welcome to watch the event and there will be food and drink stalls available.

When: 23rd March 2019
Where: Maryhill Locks, Glasgow, Scotland G20 0JH
£: It costs from £35 to enter. Free to watch

More info: www.redbull.com/gb-en/events/red-bull-neptune-steps-uk

Tagged With: Free events, Glasgow events, Scotland

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