Pier to Pier Swim returns to Bournemouth for open water challenge
The Pier to Pier Swim returns to Bournemouth, inviting swimmers of all levels to take on the iconic mile-long open water challenge between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers.
Bournemouth News Saturday, 12 September 2026
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