Around 7,500 swimmers and 20,000 spectators from across the country descended on Windermere for the UK’s biggest open water swim.
They were taking part in the Great North Swim, and were joined by TV presenter and author Louise Minchin.
The event, at Brockhole, included open water swimming for distances of 250m, one-mile, two-mile, 5k, 10k and the SwimRun, plus outdoor activities and adventure play, local food, drink stalls, and much more.
Louise took on the two-mile swim and the SwimRun middle distance. Louise also presented on the SwimFest stage on Saturday afternoon to talk about her book Fearless.
Paul Foster, chief executive of organisers The Great Run Company, said: “We’d like to say a big thank you to the amazing lifeguards, medics, power boat crew, swim safety kayakers and volunteers. We couldn’t do the Arla Great North Swim and Great North Swim Run without you.
“With beautiful scenery and rich cultural heritage, the Lake District is a fantastic location and an event we look forward to each year.
“This year was no different from the many great presenters taking to the SwimFest stage, vendors, spectators and activities everyone could enjoy.”
