Outdoors for Everyone
Open Water Swimming
Milton Country Park is a beautiful open water swimming venue. We are NOWCA affiliated and provide the highest standards of safety, with cover on the bank and water for all our sessions.
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Please not swimming is not permitted in the lakes outside of organised sessions.
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Our water quality is checked regularly, our latest certificate of bathing quality water can be found here
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​For summer swimming sessions at Milton please head to the beach at the far end of the lake near Deep Pool. What three words for this location is water.cubs.eagles
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Our Current Water Temperature:
16.5º
6th May 2026
Public Sessions
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Public swim sessions are operated through NOWCA. For the best prices, please book through the ACTiO app or at https://actio.nowca.org/venue/320
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We will be using our Summer Swim Course from the 2nd of May
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Saturday 7:30am - 9:00am
Wednesday 6:00am - 7:30am
Friday (Mindful swim on Deep Pool) 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Tow Floats are not mandatory for Summer Swim but they are recommended.
Our summer swims will take place from the beach at the north end of Dickersons Pit.
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Please remember to swim responsibly and be mindful of others. ​
. Please have a look at our Winter Swim Page for more information on our Winter Swims.
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Mindful Swim
Our Mindful Swim sessions take place on Fridays starting from the 8th May on Deep Pool. These are 1 hour 30 minute sessions swimming a gentle loop around this serene, sheltered venue. Ideal for those wanting a relaxing swim at their own pace.
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Swim Induction
We offer a free, short land based venue introduction several times a year. This is not mandatory but is recommended for new swimmers. Those wishing to swim with Val afterwards should book through NOWCA.
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Next Session : 2nd May 2026
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Anyone who is new to Open Water Swimming should check out our coached sessions for Pool to Lake cold water induction courses.
Full Moon Swims​
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Come and swim on our lovely lake at on summer nights 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.
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Dates coming soon
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If you are a NOWCA member, please book using ACTIO
Swim Coaching​
We offer a range of options for those looking to improve their outdoor swimming. From introduction to cold water to 1:1 coaching sessions. Please see our Swim Coaching page for more details.
Private Hire​
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We are open to private hire by swim groups wanting to run their sessions in a safe environment. Please email mcp@cambridgesportlakes.org.uk for more informaiton.