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If you’re going to swim, make it a great swim!

The Great North Swim and Great East Swim are two of the must-do events on the swim calendar.

For more than 10 years, Great Swim has provided thousands of people with exhilarating, challenging and safe events.

Whether it’s your first time or you’re looking for your next adventure, you can guarantee that it will be a fantastic experience in a stunning setting.

With distances to suit all levels and abilities, from the newest and youngest participants up to seasoned marathon swimmers, and all those in-between, there really is something for everyone.

Great North Swim

Location: Brockhole on Windermere, Lake District

Date: 5-7 June 2020

Swim Distances: 250m, ½ mile, 1 mile, 2 miles, 5km, 10km, SwimRun (3 options available)

Hosted at Brockhole on Windermere, the Great North Swim is the UK’s biggest open water swim event and is held over three days.

The event plays host to elite races, as well as being the first open water swimming event for a huge number of swimmers each year.

It is famous for its buzzing event village, beer and prosecco tent and entertainment!

Great East Swim

Location: Alton Water, Suffolk

Date: 20 June 2020

Swim Distances: 250m, ½ mile, 1 mile, 2 miles, 5km, 10km, SwimRun

Held at Alton Water in Suffolk, the Great East Swim is an iconic one day open water swim event.

The event plays host to elite races, as well as being the first open water swimming event for a huge number of swimmers each year.

It is famous for its event village and farmers’ market!

Join us for an open water swimming experience you’ll never forget. Entries start at only £16 but be quick – these events are very popular.

Find out more details and register by clicking here.

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