The Great North Swim is a one-mile open-water swim taking place in the stunning location of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. With 5,000 swimmers taking part over two days in 2009, it's sure to be even more fantastic in 2010 - you simply choose which day you want to swim.

Entries for 2010 are now closed.

If you were lucky enough to obtain your Own Place, please let us know and use it to raise whatever you can for us.

Alternatively, why not check out the other Great Swims taking place in 2010:

Great London Swim - Royal Victoria Dock - 3 July

Great Scottish Swim - Strathclyde Park, nr Glasgow - 21 August

Great Salford Swim - Salford Quays, Manchester - 26 September + NEW +

Other websites you may find helpful:
Virgin Money Giving to set up your personalised online sponsorship page
www.greatswim.org
www.justgiving.com/cft/raisemoney