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Caravanners urged to take part in Great North Swim

Posted by Greg Throughton


The Lake District has a great deal to offer caravan refrigeration owners planning a trip to the area.


For those planning a Lake District caravan holiday this summer there is the opportunity to take part in The Great North Swim, which takes place on Lake Windemere in June and welcomes swimmers young and old to compete over a one mile course.


The event is organised by British Gas and is renowned as the UK's biggest outdoor swimming event and is open to everyone, from beginners to potential Olympic champions.


Caravan refrigeration owners who feel their swimming skills aren't up to scratch could head to Lake Windermere to sit in the specially erected grandstand to cheer on competitors.


Around 9,000 swimmers entered last year's race and this year's event is set to attract even more competitors.


If you can't wait that long to get active in the Lake District why not take part in the planetFear Lake Epic mountain biking event, which covers 110 kilometres of mountainous terrain over two days.