Choose from six different open water swimming distances to suit all ages, abilities, and level of experience. Whether you’re looking to get fit, improve your time, soak up some nature or raise money for charity, you‘ll be part of an amazing collective swimming experience. Dive into nature at Windermere and join us at the UK’s biggest open water swimming event.

The Arla 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. There's plenty to keep swimmers and spectators entertained throughout the weekend.

What’s included:

• Fundraising tips and ideas
• Fundraising materials
• SSAFA t-shirt
• Bespoke Facebook group for those fundraising for SSAFA
• A certificate and medal to thank you for your amazing support.
• Extensive support from Team SSAFA (teamssafa@ssafa.org.uk)
  
  

There are five distance options that you can take part in - 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 2 mile, 5km, and 10km.  Please choose an option from below, and click the button to sign up:

Half-mile:

Registration Fee: £57
Fundraising Target: £100

Register for the Half-mile Great North Swim

 

One mile:

Registration Fee: £57
Fundraising Target: £100

Register for the One mile Great North Swim

 

Two mile:

Registration Fee: £57
Fundraising Target: £100

Register for the Two mile Great North Swim

 

Five kilometre:

Registration Fee: £57
Fundraising Target: £100

Register for the Five kilometre Great North Swim

 

Ten kilometre:

Registration Fee: £57
Fundraising Target: £100

Register for the Ten kilometre Great North Swim

 

If you would like any more information, please email teamssafa@ssafa.org.uk or call 020 4566 7952.