Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun 2025 Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim

The UK's biggest open water swimming event providing a fantastic opportunity for families, individuals, experienced and beginner swimmers to enjoy the open water. Charity places available for 2025.

6 races

  • Sat 14 - Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • #1 of 6
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere

250m

14:30

Age 8 & over

£19

  • Sat 14 - Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • #2 of 6
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere

Half Mile

13:30

Age 12 & over

£39

  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • #3 of 6
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere

One Mile

17:30

Age 16 & over

£44

  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • #4 of 6
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere

Two Mile

15:30

Age 16 & over

£56

  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • #5 of 6
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere

5K

13:30

Age 16 & over

£64

  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • #6 of 6
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere

10K

13:30

Age 18 & over

£98

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

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Spectators
  • Wheelchair users

Location

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

Races at event

  • Sat 14 - Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • #1 of 6
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere

250m

14:30

Age 8 & over

£19

  • Sat 14 - Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • #2 of 6
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere

Half Mile

13:30

Age 12 & over

£39

  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • #3 of 6
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere

One Mile

17:30

Age 16 & over

£44

  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • #4 of 6
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere

Two Mile

15:30

Age 16 & over

£56

  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • #5 of 6
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere

5K

13:30

Age 16 & over

£64

  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • #6 of 6
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere

10K

13:30

Age 18 & over

£98