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  • Loch Lomond Swim 2023

    Loch Lomond Swim 2023

    Join an Aspire relay team swimming the length of one of Scotland’s most beautiful lochs. Read more

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    Solent Swims 2022

    Swim the Solent to the Isle of Wight Read more

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    Loch Ness Swim 2023

    Dive in to the largest body of fresh water in the UK and brave the chilly temperatures of Loch Ness. Read more

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Whether you’re new to swimming or are looking for your next challenge, the Aspire Swim Series offers you the chance to take part in once in a lifetime swimming challenges and events.

Aspire Channel Swim 2021

Aspire Channel Swim 2021

Swim the distance of the English Channel (22 miles) in your local pool over 12 weeks and help raise money to support people with Spinal Cord Injury. Read more

Start: 27th September, 2021 at 12:00am

End: 20th December, 2021 at 12:00am

Published: 8th March, 2018

Updated: 20th December, 2021

Author: Laura Haynes

Location: United Kingdom

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Great Swims 2022

Great Swims 2022

The Great Swims are the UK's most popular outdoor swims and provide a fantastic opportunity to swim outdoors in historic and scenic locations across the UK Read more

Start: 1st June, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 30th June, 2022 at 12:00am

Published: 1st June, 2013

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Holly Onslow

Location: United Kingdom

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Henley Classic Swim 2022

Henley Classic Swim 2022

A 2.1km (1.3 miles) up-river swim along the course of the Henley Royal Regatta, the swim traditionally starts at dawn with a torch-lit procession to the riverbank. Read more

Start: 26th June, 2022 at 4:00am

End: 26th June, 2022 at 7:00am

Published: 28th June, 2018

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Laura Haynes

Location: Temple Island Meadows, Henley-on-Thames

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Sealand Swim 2022

Sealand Swim 2022

Swim from the Principality of Sealand back to England Read more

Start: 1st July, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 31st October, 2022 at 12:00am

Published: 11th October, 2021

Updated: 29th October, 2021

Author: Laura Haynes

Location: Undercliff Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2AG

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Solent Swims 2022

Solent Swims 2022

Swim the Solent to the Isle of Wight Read more

Start: 1st July, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 30th September, 2022 at 12:00am

Published: 7th March, 2018

Updated: 25th May, 2022

Author: Laura Haynes

Location: Gosport Marina, Mumby Road, Gosport, PO12 1AH

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River Arun Swim 2022

River Arun Swim 2022

Our River Arun swim gives you the chance to soak up the English countryside in rural Sussex with a beautiful swim along the River Arun. Read more

Start: 14th August, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 14th August, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 7th March, 2018

Updated: 6th January, 2022

Author: Laura Haynes

Location: The Squire & Horse, Bury Hill, Bury , RH20 1NS

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    From the pool based Aspire Channel Swim to swimming the English Channel as part of a relay team, Aspire is known for its expertise in swimming events.

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    Our Housing Programme offers temporary accessible housing for people with Spinal Cord Injury around the UK

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    Relay Channel Swim 2023

    Swim 22 miles between Dover and France in a team of six. Each swimmer will take it in turn to swim for an hour until they reach France

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