Caravanners planning trips to the Lake District this summer could take part in a huge charity event on the region’s biggest body of water.
The Great North Swim is taking place on Lake Windermere on June 18th and 19th and will see swimmers of all ages competing over a one mile stretch.
Organised by British Gas, it is the UK’s biggest outdoor swimming event and is open to everyone, from beginners to potential Olympic champions.
There will also be a half-mile race for those who don’t fancy the mile-long course, as well as a two-mile swim for the more advanced.
Around 9,000 swimmers entered last year’s race, so the 2011 is likely to be a big one. Highlights of the day will be shown on television.
Of course those who feel their swimming skills aren’t up to scratch could head to Lake Windermere to cheer on the competitors. There will be a grandstand seating areas overlooking the course, as well as large screens around the event site.
