Booking via swimscan.com : guest and members - wetsuit optional - tow float compulsory - check out the notes on what to do before you come to the lake : pinned to the top of our page! Whether you are a competitive swimmer, do triathlons or just enjoy "wild swimming", Queenford Lakes invite you all to make use of the open water swim sessions starting in the summer. Swim times:
Mondays 6pm-
8pm or dusk
Wednesdays 6am/sunrise-8.45am
Thursdays 6pm-8pm (2/6 till sept. only)
Sundays 7am-9.45am
Cost:
Bookings via Actio app : £6.25 per session or
£52.50 for 10 swims
Guest swimmer : £7.50
VERY BRIGHT SWIM CAP , TOW FLOAT and BOOKING COMPULSARY
ALL INFO HERE : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bvX5th1k-2zC326bhz7qeZmedkkch2YPZSQJezapUmw/edit
You will need to have register for a chipped wristband at the cost of £15 for the whole season. You can do this online now and pick up your wristband when you come to the lake for your first swim : http://www.nowca.org
Facilities:
- 300, 500, 750, 1000 metre well marked course
- Free parking - ideal location for triathlete's who would like to go cycling after their swim and leave their cars in a fairly safe location. We are right on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, which are ideal for on and off road cycling.
- There is a short (1.3 miles) and long (2.3 mile) cross country run loop around the lake (permits available from the café)
- Changing facilities with female/male block and warm shower (closed under Covid guidelines)
- Toilet
- On site café The Wandering Kitchen
Note:
Our open water swim sessions are only for swimmer who are able to swim 500m unaided.
