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
Our Current Water Temperature: 12.6°C
20th April 2024
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 Open Water Swim season starts on 1st April. Our sessions are open to everyone. U16s please contact the office to ask about additional safety rules for young swimmers.
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Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:00pm-NEW TIME
Fridays 5:30pm-7:00pm (Mindful Swim 26th April - 28th June)
Saturday 7:30pm-9:00am
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Our 400m course will be put out when the water temperature is reliably above 12°C
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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.
Please remember Deep Pool is a 10-15 min walk from the car park so please arrive in good time to make your way to the get in - this is different from last year at https://w3w.co/face.fees.posed
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 : 27th April
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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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Friday 21st June 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday 21st July 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Monday 19th August 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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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.