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Spring lakes

4.4 (5 reviews)

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4.4 (5 reviews)
ChrisO
2y ago

Nice swim spot but gets very busy during peak hours in the summer with all the activities on offer here - fantastic first thing in the morning and over the winter months! Long loop around lake 2. Swimming in lake 1 over winter. There is a ramp into lake 2 but it’s slippy so take care and the carpet is ruffled up so take care. Kingfishers, herons… a lot of wildlife to see.

Han1
3y ago

Wonderful place to swim, especially when lake 2 is open. Well managed and staff and swimmers are all lovely and approachable

GilliBob
4y ago

Feel very lucky to have a facility like Spring Lakes. It does get very busy in the summer but it is open for swimming with life guards all year round. I’ve trained for long distance swims and always felt welcome to take my time in the lake. Good cafe for warming up after a winter dip. Recommend buying a 10 swim pass to avoid paying the booking fee on every swim. I also coach open water swimming at the venue through Her Spirit with other coaches, so there’s opportunities if you want to get into open water in a supportive setting or want to develop towards a specific event.

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An organised lake in long eaton . Lake 2 is a mile round the outside

Location

Getting there

Access from a50 or M1. Google maps shows location

Accessibility

What swimmers say

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Accessibility

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Landscape

Easy to walk to

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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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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.