Great Swim

Outdoor swimming events in the UK

entry status
Open for entries

Enter 1 Mile waves
Event Date | 22-24 June 2012 location | Windermere

About the British Gas Great North Swim

About the event

Windermere - one of the most picturesque lakes in the UK - will once again stage the British Gas Great North Swim in 2012.

How it works

Entries for the 2011 event filled within six weeks of opening to make it the biggest swimming event ever to be staged in Britain with 10,000 participants. The event was held across three days with 1/2 mile, 1 mile and 2 mile swims. Swimmers set off in waves of approximately 300 every half an hour.

The course starts and finishes on dry land with a run or walk into the water.

Safety comes first

Swimmers can relax safe in the knowledge that expert kayakers and safety boats are with them every stroke of the way. Our advanced safety system also lets us know exactly who is in the water.

Your Great Swim event pack

The Great Swim pack arrives approximately two weeks before the event.

This contains:

  • Your swim hat
  • Timing chip
  • Your event information guide
  • Baggage label

If you have any queries please email info@greatswim.org


entry status
Open for entries

Enter 1 Mile waves
Event Date | 22-24 June 2012 location | Windermere

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