England's most iconic island swim returns in September. It's a complete lap of Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour.

The Brownsea Island Swim is run and organised by RLSS Poole Lifeguard. It's their main fund raising event and primary source of funding. 

The race is timed using ankle worn timing chips and there are prizes in various categories. The swim is open to swimmers aged 18 on the day of the swim.

There is the option to swim in wetsuit or skins (no wetsuit). Please see the FAQs for advice on whether to take on a skins swim.

Includes:

• Ferry to and from Brownsea Island
• Professional chip timing
• Silicone swim hats
• Stunning swim with full safety cover. safety boats and marker buoys
• Professional first aid
• Optional: Organic cotton or recycled polyester t-shirt

Brownsea Swim 2026 no-group

• 27/09/2026, 09:00

  Brownsea Island Swim

  Opens in 10 hours from now --

Location

Directions

You register at Poole Quay in the historic Old Tow area of Poole

Poole Quay is located in Poole, Dorset, with a general area postcode of BH15 1HJ, commonly accessed via The Quay. For visitors driving, the nearest main parking is the Quay Visitors Car Park, which uses postcode BH15 1SB. 

• Key Location: The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ.
• Parking: Quay Visitors Car Park (BH15 1SB).
• Access: Approximately 10–15 minute walk from Poole Train Station.

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