Our swimming is only available for those who are happy to swim 400m unaided, without stopping (16 lengths of a standard pool). You must be at least 18 years of age.
Our set up consists of two triangular courses set one inside the other, this is separated from the hire by a line of buoys. These two Triangles are 800m and 400m.
To swim you will have to have a bright swim hat or tow float and be either a member or registered and booked for PAYG in advance.
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Opening Times for 2025
April
8am-3pm 7 days a week including 1st & 2nd of May
May (from the 3rd)
9am-5pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
7am-8pm Tuesday
7:30am-8pm Thursday
7am-5pm Saturday
June/July/August
9am-6:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
7am-8pm Tuesday
7:30am-8pm Thursday
7am-6:30pm Saturday
September
9am-5pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
7am-6pm Tuesday
9am-6pm Thursday
7am-5pm Saturday
We do have some closed dates displayed here
Our winter 24/25 opening times are:
Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tues
8am-11am
With extended opening from 8am-3pm through October & April at weekends and the school holidays
For any updates to our swimming please join the 'Lake 86 Open Water Swimmers' group on Facebook.
We are really excited to announce our SWIMPODIUM Timed Swims running on the first Wednesday of June, July and August this year.
Timed swims are one of our most anticipated events each year offering the most commonly competed distances, chip timing, for the seasoned athlete; a very rare opportunity to practice mass starts and swimming in close proximity to others. As well as an awesome and supportive atmosphere for maybe your first ever swim event.
400m - 750m - 1500m - 1900m - 3000m - 3800m
Booking online essential, available up to 45 minutes before the start.
No membership required.