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Great North Swim

The Arla Great North Swim is a celebration of open-water swimming.  

Choose from six different open water swimming distances to challenge yourself and dive right into Lake Windemere.     

Swimming in the lake

When:

13 – 15 June 2025

Where:

Windemere, Lake District

Entry fee:

£19-98

Target:

Raise as much as you can!

Did you know you can swim for charity?! Whether you’re already a big swimmer or looking for a brand-new challenge, join #TeamSignHealth and dive straight into this open-water challenge.  

Join thousands of swimmers to experience safe open water swimming. Whatever your ability, you will find a distance to suit you: 

  • Swim250 – a great beginner event for younger swimmers  
  • ½ mile – equal to 32 lengths of a pool, around 20 minutes 
  • 1 mile – equal to 64 lengths of a pool, around 40 minutes 
  • 2 mile – equal to 125 lengths of a pool, around 1h15 
  • 5k – equal to 200 lengths in under 2.5 hours 
  • 10k – a big challenge for experienced swimmers, in under 4.5 hours. 

If you are ready to dive straight into this challenge, follow the link below to choose your distance. There is no minimum sponsorship, just raise as much as you can! Let us know when you have a place and we will send your free SignHealth swimming cap.  

If you have any questions about the Great North Swim or our other events, please email us at fundraising@signhealth.org.uk 

How we’ll support you

As part of #TeamSignHealth, you’ll receive:​

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Why join #TeamSignHealth

SignHealth simply wouldn’t be able to do our work without donations. By taking part in this event, not only will you get the experience of a lifetime, but your fundraising will change lives. ​

By doing this event, you are directly helping improve health for the deaf community. With your support we can help more people like Lucy. 

Lucy’s story

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