Open Water Swimming
Open-water swimming in our spring-fed lake, with SUP safety and experienced coaches on hand.
- Duration
- 60–90 min
- Level
- Novice to elite
- Where
- The lake
- Price
- From £9 per swim
Whether you're a first-time dipper, training for your first triathlon or a seasoned open water athlete, our lake is a safe, marked and fully supervised place to swim.
Our lake sits at the heart of the 300-acre Mere View Estate, with marked distance loops, safety instructors on SUP boards and mandatory registration before every session.
Coaches are on hand throughout, so you can build confidence in the water at your own pace, or push structured sets if you're training for an event.
Changing facilities and hot drinks from the café are all a short walk from the water's edge.
Good to know
Do I need a wetsuit?
Wetsuits are recommended year-round and required when water temperatures drop below 11°C. Skins swimming is welcome in the warmer months.
I've never swum in open water before.
Perfect. Tell us on arrival and a coach will walk you through acclimatisation, sighting and the short loop before you go any further.
Can I bring a friend to watch?
Friends are welcome but not to the water's edge. They will need to book themselves on if they would like to get to the water's edge, this is for safety measures. They are welcome to wait in our beautiful cafe though.
