Earlybird Entry Ends Soon | Arla Great North Swim 2025 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

Published: Fri, 08/23/24

Updated: Fri, 08/23/24

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There’s still time to dive in and book your place for next year’s Arla Great North Swim on Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June!

For a limited time only, you can secure your place on the start line with an exclusive early bird discount… But you’ll need to be quick because this special price ends at 10am on Thursday 29 August, so don’t miss out.

You could be a part of the UK’s biggest open water swimming event, joining thousands of other swimmers at the stunning Brockhole on Windermere!

This year’s event made a splash and we can’t wait to do it all over again next year!

The Arla Great North Swim returns to the award-winning tourist attraction, Brockhole on Windermere, on Friday 13 June to Sunday 15 June for what will be a fantastic weekend on the water.

Brockhole-on-Windermere is ideally located on the banks of Windermere and well-equipped for visitors of all ages and interests. The historic Arts and Crafts villa boasts fascinating features and a stunning garden. As a venue, it offers a whole host of indoor and outdoor activities so, whatever the weather, you’ll find something to get involved in, from hiking and sightseeing to shopping, exhibitions, and the very best locally-sourced food and drink.

Whether you are a complete novice or an open swimming expert, there is a suitable distance for all levels and abilities. There can be few better swimming experiences than looking over the sparkling water of Windermere and across to the fells of the Lake District.

It's a beautiful setting to achieve GREAT things!

The Arla Great North SwimRun will be back on Sunday 15 June 2025. Sign up for next year to get the 2025 Early Bird Offer. Don’t miss out on this lowest entry price!

SwimRun rules are simple – you will need to complete your chosen distance through multiple swims and run stages, carrying everything you need from start to finish. This means, contrary to triathlon, you won’t be able to change clothing and will be wearing your trainers and wetsuit for both the land and water sections of the course!

SwimRun is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the great outdoors and experience a variety of terrain. The Arla Great North SwimRun will guide you through the spectacular scenery of the Lake District, each view more breathtaking than the last.

If you're interested in taking on something new next year, why not take on the SwimRun challenge?

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The Lake District – a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2017 – offers a breadth of activities and attractions. There are so many must-see sights and things to do within a short distance of Brockhole, giving you the perfect excuse to make a weekend of it. Nature fanatic? Have a go at conquering England’s highest mountain (Scafell Pike) or paddleboarding across the nation’s deepest lake (Wastwater). Cyclists can test their mettle against the country’s steepest road: the incomparable Hardknott Pass.

TOP 5 ATTRACTIONS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK

Visit Windermere. Travel guides and tourist websites across the world agree that a trip to England’s largest lake needs to be top of your To Do list. Walk, climb or cycle around it, grab some oars or let an engine take the strain and book a boat trip. But the very best way to experience Windermere? Dive right in.

Head for the home of Beatrix Potter. The celebrated children’s author left her home – and lots of personal belongings – to the National Trust, so head for Hill Top and see the garden that influenced her much-loved Peter Rabbit stories and more. You can also view her paintings, porcelain, photographs and more.

Indulge in some Grasmere gingerbread. Grasmere is a perfect little jewel of a Lake District village, with a delightful book shop, pubs packed with personality and stunning surroundings. But the biggest draw of all is the gingerbread, baked to the recipe used by Victorian baker Sarah Nelson. Best eaten warm, it’s lightly spicy, chewy and incredibly moreish.

Explore your inner artist at the Derwent Pencil Museum. This quirky little museum is the stuff of folklore. Many remember it from childhood holidays or school trips and it’s just as wonderful – and slightly odd – as it was back then. Home of the world’s first pencil, secret WW2 scribblers and an 8m-long colouring pencil, it’s well worth a visit.

Climb Scafell Pike. Not for the faint-hearted, climbing England’s highest mountain will take experienced walkers 5-6 hours even in great weather, so plan accordingly. Take expert advice on possible routes, what to bring and precautions to take. Once you reach the summit, though, you’ll be rewarded with views and an unrivalled sense of achievement.

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