Overview
This event has something for everyone, for all ages and all abilities, whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or a beginner. Choose your distance, join thousands of like-minded people and set yourself an open water challenge in the great outdoors at the UK’s biggest open water swim event.
With large screens around the event site, family and friends can watch all the action and enjoy an exhilarating, challenging and safe open water swimming weekend in the great outdoors.
Highlights
- UK's biggest open water swimming event for over 13 years
- Set in Windermere, England's largest lake, in the stunning Lake District
- Dive into nature and kick-off an active summer
- Variety of distances available for a range of ages and abilities
- Get your free training and preparation plans when you sign up
- Discounted charity places available here
This event is part of Great North Swim.
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event expo
- Event village
- Families
- Spectators
- Swim hat provided
- Wetsuit required
- Wheelchair users
Location
- Accommodation
- Cafe
- Camping
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Rural
- Toilets
Route
- 1 lap
- First aid
- Marshals
- No cut off time
- Wave start
- Way markers
What's included
- Certificate
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Medal
Charity places
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity, complete the form and follow the instructions.
Children
The Children's Society
It’s time to support children in the UK who feel scared, unloved and unable to cope.
- T-shirt
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
Sign up
£20
Fundraise
£350
Entries
- Age 8 & over
- Entries open
- Charity entries open
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Race pack by post