More than 200 swimmers from across the UK took part in the 2021 Burgh Island Swim charity event in aid of The Chestnut Appeal.

The Marchand Petit Burgh Island Swim at Bigbury-on-Sea saw 230 participants swim approximately one mile in open water around the iconic Burgh Island.

The swim has so far raised more than £10,000 for The Chestnut Appeal for Men’s Health, with the final figure expected to be substantially more as donations continue to flood in.

The annual event generates funds through sponsorship for the local men’s health charity, which was founded in 1999 at Plymouth’s Derriford Hospital to raise awareness of men’s health issues and care across the region.

Event manager for the Chestnut Appeal for Mens Health David Squires said: "What a great event. We couldn’t have wished for better weather and sea conditions. The Burgh Island swim was our final swim of a busy summer, attracting 230 swimmers from across the UK including a group from North Yorkshire and a strong team of swimmers from Taunton School.

Modbury office manager of sponsors Marchand Petit Helen Harris commented: "With so many large charity events being put on hold over the last 18 months, it was wonderful to see swim clubs, schools, companies and communities coming together for such a worthy cause.