The Dart10k starts from the beautiful town of Totnes at Longmarsh Car Park (Steamer Quay Road, Totnes TQ9 5AL) and finishes at Galmpton Creek on the National Trust site at Greenway.

We strongly encourage all of our swimmers to car share where possible to help keep the small, winding roads in Devon clear of traffic.

There is limited parking at Greenway so you will only be able to park here if you purchased a Greenway parking pass during registration. Otherwise you will need to find alternative parking in Totnes and use our shuttle bus service to return to your car after the swim.

Please note that spectators are not able to walk alongside the river for this swim, but spectator coach tickets are offered at cost price.

Totnes Event village opens @ TBC on Saturday and TBC on Sunday.

Please be ready to swim for your briefing as you’ll go straight into the river.

Swimmers will enter the water from approx. 11am on Saturday and midday on Sunday at slack water, with slower swimmers setting off first.

You need to collect your race pack before the swim, so please arrive at least 2 hours before the event start time (you can also do this on Friday between 5pm and 7pm)

If you are parking at Greenway please make sure you allow plenty of time to do so and make it onto the shuttle bus to the start (coaches leave at TBC Saturday and TBC on Sunday)

Traffic in the area will be heavier than normal so please factor in additional travel time.

It's possible to have a car-free weekend, as Totnes is well served by public transport and a coach transfer is included in the price of your entry.

We strongly encourage all swimmers to car share to keep the small, winding Devon roads clear of traffic.

Start: There are paid council car parks in Totnes. Please make sure you arrive in time to find a space and put sufficient time on your vehicle. There will be shuttle buses to take you back to your car after the swim.

Finish: The National Trust have kindly allowed us to use their field at Greenway, Galmpton, for parking. There is a limited amount of space and you must pre-book this parking field during registration.

To help us spread out the traffic arriving in the area, we have split car parking into swimmer and spectator parking. Please note the difference in timings:

Swimmer parking – arrive before TBC on Saturday and TBC on Sunday to take a coach to Totnes for the start.

Spectator parking – arrive after dropping your swimmer in Totnes: after TBC on Saturday and TBC on Sunday.

We are not posting out parking passes this year so if you've booked parking your name will be on a list at the gate.

Coaches have been booked based on these numbers, so please do not try to use a spectator ticket to park at the finish and catch a bus to the start as there will not be space for you.

Please work with us on this. If you haven’t booked Greenway parking field you will need to drive to Totnes, as there are no other options available at the finish.

Totnes

Totnes is a small town with many parking places available within walking distance from the start of the swim.

The Swim Start

Longmarsh carpark TQ9 5EW

The Swim Finish

Greenway, Galmpton TQ5 0ES

Traffic Management & Road Closures

Be aware that many of the roads around the event will have traffic management running on them. Take a look at the map provided so you know how to navigate the area.

Swimmers Parking at Greenway

The roads around the event are very narrow, to help reduce the impact on the event and the environment, please do car-share where possible. The roads are winding Devon lanes with passing and single track sections so please:

● drive slowly

● pull in early

● err on the side of backing up rather than squeezing forwards

● leave plenty of space to the car in front

With these measures gridlock can be avoided. Please follow all travelling instructions, which are designed to keep traffic flowing. Just one car travelling in the wrong direction causes delays.

The Dart10k take places place on the river Dart, between Totnes and Greenway. The Greenway site has an event village and a large field with a lovely view over the river.

Totnes

Supporters are more than welcome to see the swimmers off at the start. There will be refreshments and entertainment and a really great atmosphere.

You will not be able to drive into Longmarsh carpark on the day of the swim unless you are a blue badge holder. If you are dropping off a swimmer, please drop them off elsewhere in Totnes and walk to the start of the swim.

Greenway

There is an amazing courtyard event village at the finish with food, drink and entertainment.

Spectators can only drive and park in Greenway if you have purchased a spectator parking pass.

The walk down to the river is steep in places so please be careful when walking down to the beach.

Spectators will not be allowed onto the beach at the finish of the swim. It is private land and only swimmers, event staff and volunteers can access it. Spectators will be allowed to the bottom of the hill to see swimmers come through the finish which is an amazing atmosphere.

Parking

The National Trust have kindly allowed us to use their field at Greenway for parking. It’s a short walk away from the finish of the swim. Parking here is limited to those who have purchased supporter parking during registration.

Anyone who arrives at Greenway looking to park without a pass will be turned away due to the limited space.

Supporters without a parking pass should park at Totnes and take a coach to Greenway to watch the swimmers finish. Bus tickets will be available to purchase on the day for anyone who hasn't bought one with their swim ticket.

The Greenway ferry service will be operating as usual on the day of the event.

Arrival

If you are parking at Greenway, please arrive with enough time to park and board the shuttle buses.

It will be a busy day so the earlier you can arrive the easier it will be for everyone. It is your responsibility to arrive in time for your coach. If you miss your coach to the start, you may miss the swim.

Registration

Once you’ve arrived in Totnes, head to the registration tent. Our amazing volunteers will check you in and give you your race pack and write your swimmers number on your hand.

You can also arrive on Friday this year and register for either day.

The registration desk will be open from 5pm - 7pm on Friday. If pre-registering please write your number on your hand using the pens provided before the swim.

You will not be able to register for Sunday on Saturday.

YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE WATER UNLESS YOU HAVE YOUR HAND NUMBERED, YOUR WRISTBAND, TIMING CHIP AND YOUR SWIMMING HAT.

Baggage

You can either leave bags with your supporters (if they are meeting you at the finish) or give them to us to look after. Please label with tags provided in your registration pack. We will look after all small (4kg max) bags.

Morning Refreshments

We will have a coffee and breakfast stand at Totnes.

Swimmers Pack Collection

You’ll collect your swimming pack at the event when you register. They will not be posted out to you. If you’re in the area on Friday, you can register and collect your pack at the start in Totnes between 5pm and 7pm.

The pack contains:

Your Dart10k swimming hat which must be worn during the swim and is coloured to match you wave.

Numbered wristband (must be worn on your wrist)

Numbered baggage tag (if you wish to drop a bag)

Skins swimmer wristband (if accepted through the skins swimmer process)

Timing chip to be worn around the ankle, ideally underneath your wetsuit to keep it safe.

There are waves of swimmers depending on your speed for the Dart10k. You will be given a swim hat of a certain colour in your race pack. Please listen carefully to the briefing before the swim and stay in your group.

Once you’re in the water, it’s up to you. Enjoy the atmosphere and don’t forget to look up every now and then and enjoy the scenery around you.

There will be a full water safety crew on the water at all times. If you need support or you notice another swimmer needs help, please alert one of the lifeguards. A full safety briefing will be provided before the swim in Totnes.

Tow floats, fins, music, GoPros, in fact any “extra” kit are not allowed at this event (watches are OK).

Feed Stations

There will be two ‘feed stations’ along the route. One at 4km and one at 7km. There will be flapjacks (VE) , bananas (VE/ GF) and vegan sweets available.

We will not be able to accommodate individual or personal snacks for swimmers.

Skins Swimmer

Confirmed skins swimmers must wear their skins wristband at all times. We recommend bringing a wetsuit as well, just in case.

Once you get out of the water at Greenway, the walk back to the event village and car park is across a pebble beach (which will be carpeted) and up a fairly long and steep hill.

Please feel free to stop for a break and to take in the scenery halfway up. If you have friends/family meeting you at the finish, it’s worth giving them some warm clothes for you to wear on your return. If you have additional needs or require an alternative route, please let us know before the event geri@levelwater.org

Swimmers Parking in Greenway
Your Greenway car parking passes cover you for the whole day. The parking field will close in the evening, there is no overnight parking.

Swimmers Parking in Totnes

Following the swim, coaches will transport swimmers from Greenway back up to Longmarsh carpark in Totnes.

We will do everything we can to support swimmers with additional needs.

Access to and from the water’s edge is difficult. The closest a vehicle can reach the start line is around 5m, so a method of crossing this distance of tarmac and gravel is required.

The finish is on a pebble beach and there is a long/ steep hill climb from the finish line back to the event village.

If you require adjustments (e.g. access for vehicle pick-up/drop-off at start and finish villages, or putting a wheelchair into the baggage van for you) then please ensure you record this in the “medical” box of your registration form. If you could email geri@levelwater.org highlighting this, to ensure your specific needs are met, that would be helpful.

If you need more complex adjustments (eg assistance from a helper whilst you're in the water, exiting at the alternative exit point or any kind of mechanised / wheelchair access to and from the water), please email geri@levelwater.org and we will contact you to figure it out.

If you have any concerns whatsoever about your medical fitness to participate, please consult with your GP before taking part in the swim.