THERE is just one week to go until one of the most 'epic' endurance challenges of the year.

The Epic Lakes Swim Series is coming to Ullswater on Sunday, July 12.

It will be the second of a three event series, which provides races for novices, intermediates and elite swimmers by offering 500m, 1,600m and 3.8k challenges.

The event starts at 9am from St Patrick's Boat Landings, Ullswater and wetsuits are compulsory.

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For more information visit www.epicevents.co.uk/open-water-swims/ullswater-epic-lakes-swim-july-12th-2015.html