Great North Swim
Friday 10th – Sunday 12th June 2022
For 13 years Great Swim has provided tens of thousands of swimmers with exhilarating, challenging and safe open water swimming events. The 2022 event will follow strict COVID-secure procedures, ensuring the safety of participants, spectators and Great Swim crew.
Held in the stunning surroundings of Windermere, England’s largest lake at 10.5 miles long (17km), stretching from Ambleside in the North to Newby Bridge in the South.
YHA have a limited number for places for the 1 mile swim only. Once you have signed up with us, you will be able to pick your time and day to swim. We will contact you with further instructions on how to do so closer to the event date.
This event has now closed.
Great North Swim
We are asking for a £15 registration fee and to raise a minimum of £180 in sponsorship.
As part of the team you will also receive:
- YHA t-shirt to wear on the day of the swim
- Fundraising pack
- Discounted accommodation at YHA Ambleside for one night
How to apply
You can apply using our online form. We have a limited number for places for the 1 mile swim only.
This event has now closed.
How your support helps
£15
could help a low-income family get away for their only break in this terribly difficult year
£40
could pay for a night’s stay for an NHS worker and their partner
£50
could pay for a young carer to grow in confidence through a day of thrilling activities