Great Swim News

16 Jun 2025 THOUSANDS ENJOY OPEN WATER SWIMMING ADVENTURE The eighteenth edition of the iconic Arla Great North Swim – the UK’s biggest open water swimming event - drew 7,500 swimmers and 20,000 spectators from across the country to breathtaking Windermere this weekend (13-15 June). 12 Jun 2025 Every Body Swim: Diana Maynard Diana Maynard, a spirited 53-year-old from Sheffield, has decided to embrace her continuous journey of resilience and courage by participating in the Arla Great North Swim. 12 Jun 2025 Every Body Swim: Woody Long Woody Long, 36, from Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, is diving into the Arla Great North Swim for the very first time - but with a mission that runs far deeper than the water. 12 Jun 2025 Every Body Swim: Rick Clements Meet Rick Clements, 45, from Fleetwood in Lancashire, who will take on the course with passion, determination, and with a story that inspires at every turn of the tide. 12 Jun 2025 Every Body Swim: Team Ginge ‘Team Ginge’, a group of 12 devoted family members and friends living all over the country will take to Lake Windermere for the fourth year, swimming in memory of a remarkable man: Richard.