Swim for Shine

Dive into nature and join #TeamShine at the UK’s biggest open water swimming event.

The Great North Swim and Great North Swim250 take place every year, where you'll swim the challenge of your choice in beautiful Lake Windermere.

These events bring thousands together for a unique weekend of open water action, community, and Lake District beauty. You can expect a fully supported course, a festival atmosphere, incredible views, and a shared sense of achievement.

Altogether, there are 6 open-water swimming distances to suit all ages, abilities and experience (from a family-friendly 250m to a 10K). So, whether you’re a veteran open water swimmer or you’re looking to try something new, there’s an option to suit all.

For the Great North Swim, Shine has a choice of places in either the half-mile, 1 mile or 2 miles challenges. You can choose a leisurely breaststroke while taking in the fantastic views or kick into a crawl for a faster time.

If you’re keen to try an open water swim, but don’t know where to start, the Great North Swim250 event is ideal. Overall, it's 250 metres (the equivalent of 10 lengths of a standard 25 metre pool) of open water swimming/splashing/doggy-paddling in the bay area of Lake Windermere in the beautiful Lake District National Park. It's perfect for new or nervous swimmers, families, and children aged 8 and over, to test the water and get a feel for swimming in the great outdoors.

 

How to book your place

• Book one of Shine's charity places by signing up to our events (listed below).
• Or book directly with the event organisers, then let us know so that we can support you in your fundraising.
  

 

Already booked?

We'd love to support you - let us know you're booked and our Fundraising Team will be with you all the way.