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Looking for your next open water swimming challenge? The Great North Swim 1 mile is located at the stunning Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park.
The event will follow strict COVID-secure procedures, ensuring the safety of participants, spectators and Great Swim crew. As such the event will be operating to a reduced capacity and a slightly different timetable to previous years.
The 1 mile is suitable for swimmers of all abilities and is equivalent to 64 lengths of a standard 25m pool. The average completion time is approx 40 minutes. You can choose to enjoy a leisurely breaststroke while taking in the scenery or kick into crawl for a faster time.
Wetsuit use is optional at all John West Great Swim events for water temperatures of 15°C or above. Swimmers choosing not to wear a wetsuit MUST use an approved high visibility tow float, swimmers wearing wetsuits can also choose to swim with a tow float. This only applies to swimmers aged over 16 years old. Swimmers aged under 16 will be required to wear a wetsuit.
Secure free charity entry!
Our charity places in the 1-mile swim are a great way to make a difference to people affected by cancer. Simply click the ‘Get a place’ button and complete the registration form. There is no registration fee, however we do ask you to pledge to raise a minimum sponsorship amount of £200.
Already secured your own place?
Join the team by clicking the ‘I have my own place’ button and completing the short own place registration form.
As you have a general entry place, you do not have a minimum fundraising amount – just raise as much as you can!So, sign up today and help us continue to support those people affected by cancer.
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If you have any questions, email us at swimming@macmillan.org.uk or call on 020 7840 4937.
'Great day out and a good way to get fit whilst doing something for charity.'
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