Swimming events

Swimming events

Dive into the great outdoors, from charity sea swims to races down rivers!

Great North Swim
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Great North Swim

Join Team WaterAid, the official charity of the event, in the classic two-mile swim in Windermere!

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Hever Castle | Castle Race Series
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Hever Castle | Castle Race Series

There are three separate swims to choose from at this spectacular festival of sport! Dive into the private lake at this historic Tudor venue.

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Wild swimming is booming in popularity as people search for a more immersive experience in the outdoors, both as a fun activity and an antidote to the stresses of modern life. The events listed here are hosted in rivers, lakes, outdoor pools and the great expanse of the ocean, meaning there's something for everyone, no matter whether you're an experienced seadog or are dipping a toe in for the first time.

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Great North Swim | One mile
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Great North Swim | One mile

Join this epic Windermere weekend with the official charity of the Great North Swim: WaterAid!

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3 reasons to start open water swimming in 2023
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  • 24 Jan 2023

3 reasons to start open water swimming in 2023

From cold water therapy to time spent in the great outdoors, open water swimming is your express ticket to feeling happier and healthier this year.

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An open water swim which is a great distance to start with! Part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 9 - Sun 11 Jun
  • £41
  • 1 charity
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | Half Mile

An open water swim which is a great distance to start with! Part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • 0.5 mile lake swimming
Get a feel for the open water at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 9 - Sun 11 Jun
  • £46
  • 4 charities
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.

  • 1 mile lake swimming
A great open water swimming challenge for all abilities, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 9 - Sun 11 Jun
  • £54
  • 1 charity
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | Two Mile

A great open water swimming challenge for all abilities, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • 2 miles lake swimming
A challenge for experienced swimmers, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 9 - Sun 11 Jun
  • £61
  • 1 charity
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | 5K

A challenge for experienced swimmers, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • 5 km lake swimming
Swim the official open water Olympic distance at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 9 - Sun 11 Jun
  • £91
  • 1 charity
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | 10K

Swim the official open water Olympic distance at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • 10 km lake swimming
A one-day open water swimming event in the beautiful Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park, central London, with a choice of distances to suit all abilities. Charity places now available for 2023.
  • Sat 16 Sep
  • £25-£75
London, UK

Swim Serpentine

A one-day open water swimming event in the beautiful Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park, central London, with a choice of distances to suit all abilities. Charity places now available for 2023.

  • Lake swim 4

Swimming events for beginners

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