Great North Swim 2026 - Family Fund
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Great North Swim 2026

Time:
5.30pm
Location:
Brockhole, Windermere
Registration fee:
£20
Minimum Sponsorship:
£200
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The Coventry Building Society Great North Swim brings thousands of people together for a unique weekend of open water swimming, community, and Lake District beauty. Expect a fully supported course, a festival atmosphere, incredible views and a shared sense of achievement.

About the event

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, in and out of the water. 

Suitable for swimmers of all abilities. The mile swim is equivalent to 64 lengths of a 25m pool. Entrants must be 16 years of age.

As part of #TeamFamilyFund we’ll provide you with:

  • a Family Fund running t-shirt to wear with pride
  • a fabulous fundraising pack to help you reach your sponsorship goal
  • first-class fundraising support from our dedicated team

For more information email our fundraising team or call 01904 550033.