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    Arla Great North Swim – 10km, 5km, 2mile, 1mile

    Brockhole on Windermere, United Kingdom
    13 – 15 June, 2025

    Event overview

    The Arla Great North Swim is a weekend-long celebration of open water swimming. Expect stunning scenery, the best of local food and drink, outdoor activities, culture, art, history and thousands of like-minded people coming together. Think of it more as an open water adventure than a race. There’s plenty to keep swimmers and spectators entertained throughout the weekend.

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    Races

    Official Open Water Olympic Distance – 10km

    The 10km marathon swim is suitable for regular swimmers who are capable of and confident of taking longer distances.

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    A challenge for experience – 5km

    The distance is suited to experienced, confident swimmers looking to go that little bit further.

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    A great challenge for all abilities – 2 miles

    2 Miles is the perfect event for open water swimmers looking for a longer challenge and who have maybe tried an open water swim before.

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    Get a feel for the open water – 1 mile

    The 1 mile swim is suitable for swimmers of all abilities.

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    A great place to start – 1/2 mile

    A great introduction to outdoor swimming.

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    Swim250

    If you’re keen to try an open water swim, but don’t know where to start, the Great North Swim250 event is ideal.

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