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Great North Swim

Join our team for the UK's biggest outdoor swimming event.

Lake Windermere, one of the most picturesque lakes in the UK, will again stage the British Gas Great North Swim in 2012. This is the perfect challenge for all swimming abilities, from first timers to Olympic Champions. Entries for the 2011 event filled within six weeks, making it the biggest swimming event ever to be staged in Britain with 10,000 participants.

The event will be held across three days & is a one mile swim.

Why swim with the Red Cross?

By swimming for the Red Cross, you will be helping people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.

You will also receive:

  • dedicated support including training plans and nutritional advice
  • a fundraising pack, full of tips and advice to help you reach your sponsorship target
  • professional one-to-one help.

Got your own place?

Please note that we have now sold out of our charity places for this event

If you've already secured your own place in this event, we would love to have you on the team and you would still enjoy all the benefits listed above. To join us, contact us on the details below.

More Information

Date:22 June 2012 to 24 June 2012

Address:Lake Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria

Contact:Alex Carley

Telephone:0844 412 2877

Email:challenges@redcross.org.uk

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    Great North Swim
    Join us for the UK's biggest outdoor swimming event in beautiful Lake Windermere for all abilities.
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