Lake

QuaySwim Open Water Swimming

Reviews

5.0

(5 reviews)

Location just a couple of minutes from the M3. Parking adjacent to the lake. Changing rooms available. Swim loops 75m, 150m, 250m, 500m & 1k. Refreshments, and a Lakeside Shop for the hire, and purchase of swimming apparel, plus various Coaching courses from beginner to Wim Hof (open during swim sessions). If that's not enough, you can also take a Sauna! Love this venue.

Tri_

4y ago

Clean, well organised with friendly staff. Clearly marked out laps have lifeguards en-route. Changing rooms, loos and hot drinks available. All well maintained- lake included.

ShinyRose

4y ago

Very well organised and friendly. I'd never been open water swimming before but was made very welcome. You can hire a wetsuit for £10 and they have got drinks and cake for after plus a pizza van on the summer evenings. Just remember to bring cash as they don't accept card payments at the moment.

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About

Organised swim sessions that change depending on season. RLSS Qualified Lifeguards, Toilets, Changing Rooms, Swim Shop, Tea, Coffee, Occasional Food Van

Location

Accessibility

Wheel chair ramp. Staff very accommodating and helpful. Some regular customers include paralysed, amputee and deaf swimmers.

What swimmers say

Facilities

Nearby parking Toilets Accessibility Pay to swim

Activities

Long swim

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Plan your swim

Before you go

Cold water shock is real. Enter slowly and control your breathing.
Lake water can be much colder below the surface (thermocline)
Stay close to shore until you know the conditions
Watch for boat traffic and stay visible with a tow float
Check for blue-green algae warnings before swimming

Conditions change fast. Always check the latest data, read recent community reports, and swim within your ability.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this lake safe for swimming?

Check the Conditions tab for surface state and wind conditions. Review the Quality tab if this is a designated bathing water. Always read recent community reports for local advice.

How cold is the water?

Check the Temperature tab for the current estimate and 7-day trend. Lakes hold heat longer than rivers but can develop a thermocline. The water below the surface can be dramatically colder.

What should I bring?

A tow float for visibility (especially important where boats operate), warm layers for after, and consider a wetsuit in colder months. Check for designated swimming areas.