IMPORTANT - TOW FLOATS ARE MANDATORY FOR SWIMMERS WITHOUT WET SUITS

++ Open Water Swimming is back on Todd’s Pit ++

We will be moving to NOWCA for swimming bookings from October. Please book at https://actio.nowca.org/venue/320

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Open Water Swimming

Welcome to Milton Country Park Open Water swimming. Whether you have been joining us for years or are new to swimming at Milton please have a look at what we have to offer this season!

PLEASE NOTE SWIMMING IS ONLY PERMITTED AT THE PARK AS PART OF OUR ORGANISED SESSIONS - NO SWIMMING IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE THESE TIMES

Winter Swimming Sessions

  • Saturdays 10:00-11:00

    We will run a longer course where possible until the water temperature drops below 12 degrees centigrade when we move to our short, winter swimming course.

Please read our Winter Swim page for Guidelines

Winter Swimming Induction

  • Free induction to winter swimming with our coach Val

  • 9:30 am Saturday 11th November

  • You must have booked a swim separately, either through ACTiO or as a Guest below.

If you haven’t done winter swimming before or want a reminder, come along to our induction session & swim with Val our swim coach. We will cover:

  • Cold Water Safety

  • Local rules for our venue

  • Equipment discussion

  • Acclimatisation practical

  • Guided swim with Val

These sessions are open to all adults over the age of 18. Juniors are not permitted in our winter swim sessions but are welcome in the warmer weather. Email mcp@cambridgesportlakes.org.uk for more details.

Please read the information below before booking your session.
You will be asked to complete a form and agreed to our terms and conditions each time you book.
Parking is included for your session (up to 2 hours), please do not forget to input your car registration when booking!

Session Information

You will only be allowed to swim if you agree to the following:

  • You need to be a confident, competent swimmer able to swim 400m without stopping

  • Swim hats are compulsory - we have no spares or hire options available

  • Tow floats are compulsory if swimming without a wetsuit

  • Wetsuits are optional over 16 degrees. Please check the water temperature on this page. If you have significant experience swimming in skins under this temperature please email in stating your experience/competence if you wish to swim below this

  • Advance booking for sessions only - please don’t just turn up. NO BOOKING. NO SWIM.

  • No spectators in the vicinity of the beach area - if you have non swimmers with you the park is open for walks and fresh air

  • Please only come to swim if you are generally fit and well

  • Please arrive ready to swim (you can change in the Dell - the green area between the car park area and our paddle board containers) and no earlier than ten minutes beforehand.

  • Follow the course clockwise, overtake on the left/outside with plenty of distance, and do not swim in the slipstream of the swimmer in front of you

  • Please only book for yourself. Each booking requires a completed form and waver for the swimmer which they will need to complete themselves

  • Arrive and leave promptly - please don’t stop and chat on the bank

  • You must read and complete the terms and conditions form on the check out page

ARRIVE >> SWIM >> LEAVE

Stay safe and enjoy!

 

Twilight Swim

Will Return Next Year…

Come and swim on our lovely lake at twilight with a full moon.

There is a mandatory pre-session briefing and you will be asked to wear glow sticks on your swim hat to assist with safety cover. All usual swim rules will apply

Book Below…

 

Winter Swimming

Whilst the water temperature is below 11 degrees, our winter swimming season is in operation

Sessions are Saturdays 10.30-11.30

How to Book

  1. Go to our Winter Swimming page

  2. Read the safety guidance carefully before booking a winter swim

  3. Complete our winter swim register

  4. Book your session using the calendar

Swim Coaching

We have options of a drop in coached sessions, 121/221 lessons and small group coaching. Click below to see the options and book.

OPEN WATER SWIM EVENTS

Contact

Start and finish dates and any cancellations are published on our social media pages.  You can also keep up to date by signing up to our email newsletter below and follow our open water swim facebook page for up to date information.
For all other enquiries please contact: mcp@cambridgesportlakes.org.uk