Pupils from Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School took part in the village’s historic Ascension Day wells dressing ceremony today, continuing a tradition that has been upheld for 163 years.

The evening’s sprint-distance challenge saw more than 60 competitors tackle a 750m swim in the crystal-clear waters of the quarry, followed by an 18km bike course through the surrounding rural lanes, and finally a 5km run ending back at the lakeside marquee.