Open Water Swimming & Triathlon Training in London
We are proud to be able to offer early morning and evening, during the summer, open water swimming sessions in beautifully clear water on the outskirts of London.
We pride ourselves on our friendly and approachable atmosphere and welcome all levels of swimmers. Our priority is your safety and enjoyment of our lake, and ask you to please follow all safety protocols.
We have 3 swim loops available - 200m/500m/800m.
(We also offer a 50m loop close to the dock & main bank, for first-time OWS)
We hope to provide a lake where you can really enjoy what wild swimming is all about.
You can book via our booking system
Prices
Single Swim: £7
Bulk Buy x 10: £60
SUMMER 2025 Times
The loops pictured will change as the water temperature changes. Please ask at reception when you arrive.
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 17:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | No Swim |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 10:00 |
| Thursday | No Swim |
| Friday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 10:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 10:00 |
Important information
Booking in advance is preferred
Each swim costs £7, we accept cash or card
All Swimmers MUST use a brightly coloured tow float (available to hire or purchase on site)
When you arrive at the lake
- The entrance to the site is along the Thorpe bypass road (B388) go through the gates and across a bridge over the M25, Follow the road to the main car park & overflow parking.
- Please park considerately.
- Once ready to start your swim, go to the reception to check, collect your safety wristband and look at the safety information on the board (especially if you are new to our lake / open water).
- Put on a bright swim hat & use a tow float, these must be used so the safety team can always spot you. You will not be allowed into the water without a TOW FLOAT.
- Enter the water from the designated point on the slipway.
- There is NO TIME LIMIT on your swim, have a quick dip or stay for the whole session, all swimmers must be out of the water by the end of the session.
- Exit the Water from the same slipway, and REMEMBER TO HECK OUT AFTER YOUR SWIM.
Under 16 Important Information
- We welcome competent swimmers over age 8.
- All under 12s must stay in the bay 200m.
- All under-16s must be able to swim 500 metres without stopping.
- All under-16s must swim with a parent or responsible adult (1:1 ratio)
- Tow floats are required by all under-16s Swimmers.
Important Things To Note
- All Swimmers MUST use a brightly coloured tow float (available to hire or purchase on site)
- Wearing a brightly coloured swim hat is also recommended.
- New & Beginner Swimmers MUST use a tow float
- We provide a 200m, 600m & 800m Loop.
- All swimmers must stick to designated loops
- All Swimmers must book a swim session in advance.
- All swimmers must sign up to use our booking system
- All swimmers must use our safety band and return it after their swim. This is compulsory and for your safety