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 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
Charity places
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity, complete the form and follow the instructions.
Cancer
Target Ovarian Cancer
Raise awareness, fund research and save lives.
- T-shirt
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
- Certificate
Sign up
£10
Fundraise
£200
Environment
WWF
Global conservation work to ensure people and nature both thrive.
- T-shirt
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
- Exclusive social group
- Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
Sign up
£10
Fundraise
£150
Health and Medical
DEBRA
Providing care and support to those affected by the painful genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), which could affect any one of us.
- T-shirt
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
Sign up
£25
Fundraise
£260
Free sign up
Cancer
Macmillan Cancer Support
No one should have to face cancer alone.
- Fundraising support
- Training plan
- Online training zone
- Exclusive social group
Sign up
FREE
Fundraise
£200
Armed forces
Walking With The Wounded
Mentally, physically and socially wounded ex-service personnel and their families are supported to receive the help they deserve.
- T-shirt
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
- Exclusive social group
- Memento
Sign up
£30
Fundraise
£200
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
Entries
- Age 16 & over
- Entries open
- Charity entries open
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Race pack by post