Charity places in One Mile
Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun 2025 Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | One Mile

Get a feel for the open water at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

Charity places

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 are on the One Mile listing.

Charity places

These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.

International

WaterAid

Providing clean water and decent toilets to everyone, everywhere.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Bespoke training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Memento
  • Pre-event training sessions

Sign up
£10

Fundraise
£175

Cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support

No one should have to face cancer alone.

  • Fundraising support
  • Training plan
  • Online training zone
  • Exclusive social group

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£200

Children

Dreams Come True

Making dreams come true to bring joy to seriously ill children.

  • T-shirt
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Certificate

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£200