Great North Swim Windermere
Windermere has long been associated with open-water swimming and first hosted the Great North Swim in 2008.
Its original base was at Low Wood Bay with 2200 people swimming in the mile long course.
If you like swimming, you will love this event.
As many as 10,000 swimmers are expected to take part in the Great North Swim in Windermere.
The event takes place on the UK’s largest freshwater lake – Windermere each year.
Here are some of the brave swimmers on the first day.
There are a huge variety of other watersports on Windermere too from sailing to paddle boarding.
There are many operators on the lake who offer expert tuition and hire for all ages and availability.
If you are looking for somewhere to stay for the Great North Swim please get in touch here.
