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WaterAid

Providing clean water and decent toilets to everyone, everywhere. Support this great cause and join the WaterAid team taking part in 5K on Friday 13 June. Sign up today for £10!

  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun 2025
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere

5K

13:30

Age 16 & over

Sign up £10

Fundraise £325

  • 5 km lake swimming

Event 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 14 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

This event is part of Great North Swim.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Spectators
  • Swim hat provided
  • Wetsuit advised
  • Wheelchair users

Location

  • Accommodation
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Route

  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • No cut off time
  • Out and back
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

What's included

  • Certificate
  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal

Entries

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity entries open
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Race pack by post