Water Quality
Windermere is a huge body of water, over 11 miles long, containing an estimated 300,000 billion litres of water. The nearest reported spill was around 5km a...
Wed, 29 May, 2024 at 2:26 PM
We start to test the water around 4 weeks prior to event day. There will be approximately 3 rounds of tests carried out within this time right up to event d...
Wed, 29 May, 2024 at 2:26 PM
The water quality is tested independently, with multiple samples taken from 5 different locations in Windermere around the swim course. Details can be ...
Wed, 29 May, 2024 at 2:27 PM
The Freshwater Biological Association (FBA) conduct regular surveys assessing the health of Windermere. Further details of the work they do, how you can hel...
Wed, 29 May, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Designated bathing sites are regularly tested by the Environment Agency. A full list of the sites can be found here with the nearest to the Great North Swim...
Wed, 29 May, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Swimming in the open water is a very rewarding and enjoyable experience, and as with most activities there can be an element of risk. For the team at t...
Wed, 29 May, 2024 at 2:29 PM