About the challenge
About the challenge
Date: Friday 7th June to Sunday 9th June (dependent on event)
Location: Lake Windermere, Lake District
Event distance: 1 mile
Fundraising target: £150 (registration fee £15)
Release your inner dolphin and join Team WWF to take on the Great North Swim at the UK's biggest open water swimming event. This 1 mile open water swimming challenge is suitable for all abilities and is equivalent to 64 lengths of a 25 meter pool, taking on average 40 minutes to complete.
The 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. So dive into nature and join WWF!
How we support you
How we support you
We're with you every step of the way towards event day with advice and information so you can just focus on your training and fundraising. We'll also provide:
Our fundraising pack to help you achieve your target
WWF Team Panda Facebook Group to meet fellow swimmers and share tips