KEEN swimmers in Dumbarton are being challenged to swim the equivalent of the English Channel to help raise money for Diabetes UK.

As a Swim22 challenger, participants will be required to clock up an incredible 22 miles by swimming alone or with family and friends, or by splitting the distance between a team.

By signing up, fundraisers will receive a pack with swimming tips, advice on how to get your fundraising started and a swimming hat.

Those involved will also receive access to your own Swim22 page, to track the distance covered, collect milestone swimming badges and share progress with everyone.

To sign up visit diabetes.org.uk/swim22. There is no registration fee and no minimum sponsorship.