Arla Sponsors The Great North Swim In Windermere 2025

Great North Swim

Windermere, 13th - 15th June 2025

What is the Great North Swim?

We are proud to announce Arla as the Title Partner of the Great North Swim, the UK’s biggest open water swimming event, held in Windemere on the 13th to 15th June 2025.

And if you’re heading there this year, you’ll find the Arla LactoFREE range in full support.

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Georgie @walkinggirll

Hi, I'm Georgie - the face behind @walkinggirll, where I share my love for walking routes and the breathtaking beauty of the UK outdoors. I’m always up for an adventure and I'm taking on the Arla Great North Swim - a challenge I’m super excited (and a little nervous!) about.

Instagram: @walkinggirll

Brendan @explorewithbrendan

I’m Brendan, a freelance photographer and content creator. I’m on a mission to climb every mountain (Nuttalls) in England and Wales. I love a good challenge when I’m exploring, and I enjoy capturing the beauty of nature while I hike. In the summer, I love to take a refreshing cold water dip and swim occasionally. This challenge will be a great way to test my limits and enjoy the great outdoors.

Instagram: @explorewithbrendan

Gemma @wandering_wilma_

Hey, I’m Gemma, lover of all things outdoors. You’ll more often than not find me up a mountain chasing sunrise, wild camping or cold water dipping. I’d describe myself as adventurous and will give anything a try at least once, the more wacky the better! I love to embrace training and I’m really excited to take on the Open Water Swim at Windermere with Arla LactoFREE.

Instagram: @wandering_wilma_

George @trev.treks

Hello, I’m George. I’m passionate about fitness, the outdoors, and promoting men’s mental health.

Working full time, I explore the UK and beyond, documenting my adventures on social media to share realistic ways to integrate outdoor activities into everyday life. I strive to balance work, mental well-being, and the thrill of adventure, and I’m excited to step up to the challenge for the Arla Great North Swim.

Instagram: @trev.treks

Sian @sianannalewis

I'm an outdoors, travel journalist and blogger (come along on my adventures at @sianannalewis) and when I'm not writing I'm usually hiking, camping or swimming in the sea. I absolutely love wild swimming but I want to work on my fitness when tackling longer distances, so I can't wait to take on the Arla Great North Swim.

Instagram: @sianannalewis

Tara @tara_treks

Hey! I’m Tara – lover of hiking, fair-weather wild camping, paddle boarding, and of course, wild swimming. I’m always up for an adventure, especially if it means discovering somewhere new. I’m excited to partner with Arla LactoFREE and take on the challenge of swimming 1/2 a mile at the Arla Great North Swim – it might not sound far to some, but it’s a big one for me, especially as my longest open water swim so far is 250m!

Instagram: @tara_treks

Olivia @liv_in_the_country

I’m no stranger to a cold water plunge but open water swimming is something that I’m much less familiar with! I’m so excited to be teaming up with Arla LactoFREE to take on this challenge in the beautiful Lake District National Park.

Instagram: @liv_in_the_country

Thao @herbie_bean

Hi, I’m Thao! I’m a year-round swimmer, hiker, and runner, embracing all weathers in the beautiful Lake District. I’m passionate about cold-water swimming and love encouraging others to get outside, connect with nature, and find balance amidst the chaos of work and family life. Being part of a supportive community has been key to my journey, and I believe in inspiring others to move, explore, and feel their best.

Instagram: @herbie_bean

Freya

@FREYA_ADVENTUREAWAITS

Hey, I'm Freya! You'll often find me outdoors hiking, more often than not with my adventure cat Lola and my friends and family. I love wild dipping and exploring new places, especially in the UK - we have such gorgeous countryside and coastlines. Is there anything better than sitting in the sun with a tea and a yummy snack, taking in the beautiful view?

I am super excited to partner with Arla LactoFREE and challenge myself to do my first ever open water swim in Windermere.

Instagram: @freya_adventureawaits