Dive into one of Britain's most spectacular natural arenas at the Great North Swim from June 12th to 14th, 2026. This iconic open water festival transforms England's largest lake, Windermere, into a vibrant swimming playground, offering six distances from a family-friendly 250m splash to a challenging 10K for seasoned athletes. The weekend also features the adventurous Great North SwimRun, where you'll alternate between swimming and trail running in an island-hopping challenge. Based at the stunning Brockhole on Windermere in the heart of the Lake District, the event promises a fully-supported, festival atmosphere with incredible mountain scenery and a shared sense of achievement. Whether you're taking your first dip outside a pool or chasing a major personal goal, this is the premier 2026 open water swimming event in the UK. Join thousands of like-minded swimmers for an unforgettable weekend celebrating community, challenge, and the great outdoors.
Races Offered
SwimRun
Jun 13, 2026
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23.9K
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Water sports
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-101 days remaining
SwimRun Short
Jun 13, 2026
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12.6K
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Water sports
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-101 days remaining
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Troutbeck Bridge.
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10.8° / 18.2°
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9.0° / 15.9°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 55m
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Avg rainfall
4.4 mm
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Avg snowfall
—
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Avg wind speed
12.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (5.6)
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Humidity
79.0%
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Sunrise
04:38
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Sunset
21:45
About Troutbeck Bridge
Learn more about the host city, Troutbeck Bridge.
Troutbeck Bridge is a village in the civil parish of Windermere and Bowness, in the Westmorland and Furness district, in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, England. It is situated 1 mile north of Windermere on the A591 road running through the Lake District and was historically in the county of Westmorland. The main secondary school for Windermere and Ambleside, The Lakes School, is located in the village, as is the postal sorting office for the area. Troutbeck Bridge takes its name from where the road crosses the Trout Beck.
