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
For Winter swim please head to Todds pit (the lake to the left of the cafe).
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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: 4.2º
27th December 2025
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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Our Winter swim has started. Please have a look at our Winter Swim Page for more information.
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Saturday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Tow Floats are now mandatory for all swimmers.
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Please remember to swim responsibly and be mindful of others. ​
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Mindful Swim
Our Mindful Swim sessions take place on Deep Pool. These are 45 min 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 : 25th October
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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.