The Royal Victoria Dock, the venue for the British Gas Great London Swim, is situated in London's East End, near Canary Wharf, in the London Borough of Newham.
The one-mile course is set against the magnificent London skyline, with views of Canary Wharf and the rejuvenated London Docklands area, the perfect backdrop for a Great Swim.
For many the biggest challenge of the British Gas Great London Swim will be overcoming the fear of swimming in the Thames. However, contrary to popular belief, the water quality is in fact very good and the Thames is now acknowledged to be one of the cleanest metropolitan rivers in the world. This is largely down to the Thames being tidal.
If you're planning to participate in the 2012 British Gas Great London Swim and you’re not from the Greater London area, why not turn your trip into a great weekend away.
The centre of the capital is only a few miles away and is easily accessed by road or rail and tube.
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Accommodation
There are a huge variety of accommodation choices to suit all budgets.
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