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A tide-assisted open-water swimming event through the heart of West London on Sunday 6 September 2026. Choose 10 km from Brentford or 5 km from Barnes, finishing at Putney Embankment.

Event

Overview
Distances
Route & map
Safety & water quality
Training
FAQs
Athlete info pack

About

About Swim London
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Latest from Swim London
Contact & press

Guides

Can you swim in the Thames?
London training spots

Legal

Privacy policy
Participant terms & waiver

Swim London is an organised event subject to permissions, safety planning and water-quality checks. Do not swim in the tidal Thames without appropriate experience, local knowledge and support. Event terms, refund, transfer and cancellation documents are available on request from toby@swim.london. The Privacy Policy and Participant waiver are linked above. .