Open Water Swimming

Open Water Swimming is a truly different experience from the pool, and one all swimmers should try at least once!

Without the confines of lane ropes or walls, it’s liberating, adventurous and unique.

Most people find the freedom and lack of chemicals so invigorating they can’t help coming out of the water feeling happy and relaxed, so whether you are experienced or new to this fast-growing sport, come and enjoy the best open water swimming experience at Caversham Lakes.

• All sessions must be booked online – we cannot accept walk-ins without a booking.
• Waivers must be completed online before arrival – this only needs to be done once each year.
• You must be a competent swimmer and confident in the water.
• Please enter and exit the water at the specified areas and stay within the designated swim route unless instructed otherwise by a member of staff.
• We recommend that you wear suitable swim goggles.
• All swimmers must wear a bright coloured swim hat so we can easily see you in the water.
• Non-wetsuits swimmers must use a swim tow float at all times.
• All swimmers (including wetsuit swimmers) must use a swim tow float on the 1.5km swim course.
• Not everyone swims at the same speed. Be aware of slower swimmers and swim clear of anyone slower than you.

OPEN 7 DAYS (INCLUDING ALL BANK HOLIDAYS)

*Opening & closing times subject to change based on weather conditions and seasonal daylight savings.