Open Water Swimming
Open water swimming is paused until the New Year's Day swim. Sign up to our newsletter to hear the 2027 times.
Open water swimming is paused until 2027
Our Saturday swims have stopped for now and will start again with the New Year’s Day swim. Times for the New Year’s Day swim are still to be confirmed.
A massive thank you to everyone who swam with us and made it such a great way to start a Saturday.
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About This Activity
Take to the open water in the beautiful surroundings of Bewl Water reservoir. When swims are running, sessions are supervised by qualified open water lifeguards and last 90 minutes. Pre-booking is essential. All swimmers must arrive at least 10 minutes early to complete a 10-minute safety induction and safety questionnaire with our lifeguards. This requirement applies even if you have swum with us before. Wetsuits are mandatory for all participants while the water temperature is below 16°C. On-site showers are available and free parking is included during your swim session.
What to Bring
- Wetsuit (mandatory while water is below 16°C, bring your own)
- Brightly coloured swim hat (required, bring your own)
- Tow float (required for all swimmers): bring your own, or pre-book tow float hire on-site for £3 via the booking system
- Goggles
- Towel and warm clothes for after
- Proof of age (swimmers must be at least 14)
Safety Information
All sessions are supervised by fully qualified Open Water Swimming Lifeguards. Swimmers must be at least 14 years old and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Every swimmer must complete a 10-minute safety induction and safety questionnaire with the lifeguards before each session. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to allow time for this. The induction is required even if you have taken part in open water swimming with us before.
Open Water Swimming
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