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Queenford Lakes Open Water Swimming
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Whether you are a competitive swimmer, do triathlons or just enjoy "wild swimming", Queenford Lakes invite you all to make use of the open water swim sessions starting in the summer.
Swim times:
Mondays 6pm-8pm or dusk
Wednesdays 6am-8.45am
Sundays 7am-9.45am
Cost:
£5 per session or
£40 for 10 swims
£4 per swim for Openwaterclubs members (www.openwaterclubs.org.uk)
VERY BRIGHT SWIM CAP COMPULSARY
You will need to have register for a chipped wristband at the cost of £10 for the whole season. You can do this online now and pick up your wristband when you come to the lake for your first swim : http://www.nowca.org/products/131-seasonal-membership.aspx
Facilities:
- 300, 750, 1000 metre well marked course
- Free parking - ideal location for triathlete's who would like to go cycling after their swim and leave their cars in a fairly safe location. We are right on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, which are ideal for on and off road cycling.
- There is a short (1.3 miles) and long (2.3 mile) cross country run loop around the lake
- Outdoor lake-side warm shower to rinse off after your swim
- Changing facilities with female/male block and warm shower
- Toilet
- Kids Climbing and play Area - for those of you who would like to bring your families along while you swim
- Refreshments will be available at each session and some food
Note:
Everyone needs to fill in a Declaration and Indemnity form before they attend their first session. Forms will be available at each session, or you can download one from our website and bring it along to your first session.
Our open water swim sessions are only for adults 16 years and older who are able to swim 500m unaided.
Whether you are a competitive swimmer, do triathlons or just enjoy "wild swimming", Queenford Lakes invite you all to make use of the open water swim sessions starting in the summer.
Swim times:
Mondays 6pm-8pm or dusk
Wednesdays 6am-8.45am
Sundays 7am-9.45am
Cost:
£5 per session or
£40 for 10 swims
£4 per swim for Openwaterclubs members (www.openwaterclubs.org.uk)
VERY BRIGHT SWIM CAP COMPULSARY
You will need to have register for a chipped wristband at the cost of £10 for the whole season. You can do this online now and pick up your wristband when you come to the lake for your first swim : http://www.nowca.org/products/131-seasonal-membership.aspx
Facilities:
- 300, 750, 1000 metre well marked course
- Free parking - ideal location for triathlete's who would like to go cycling after their swim and leave their cars in a fairly safe location. We are right on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, which are ideal for on and off road cycling.
- There is a short (1.3 miles) and long (2.3 mile) cross country run loop around the lake
- Outdoor lake-side warm shower to rinse off after your swim
- Changing facilities with female/male block and warm shower
- Toilet
- Kids Climbing and play Area - for those of you who would like to bring your families along while you swim
- Refreshments will be available at each session and some food
Note:
Everyone needs to fill in a Declaration and Indemnity form before they attend their first session. Forms will be available at each session, or you can download one from our website and bring it along to your first session.
Our open water swim sessions are only for adults 16 years and older who are able to swim 500m unaided.
Hours of operation
Monday6:00PM - 8:00PMWednesday6:00AM - 8:45AMThursday6:00PM - 8:00PMSunday7:00AM - 9:45AM
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3 recommendations and reviews from 3 people
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Referral from
March 12, 2018
Suzi B. asked:Anyone swim outdoor around Oxfordshire?Zsuzsanna F. replied:check out https://www.facebook.com/133546296726606 Queenford Lakes Open Water Swimming - very nice lake with amazing people
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Referral from
June 20, 2017
Clare E. asked:Looking for nice wild swimming places in and around Oxford. Anyone recommend anywhere? Thanks swimmersPeter D. replied:I also swim near Sandford on Thames the east side of the city. There is also here which I have started going to-tomorrow morning in fact! https://www.owsc.co.uk/OWSC/Open_Water_Swimming.html and am hoping your question will get others to give us both suggestions!
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Referral from
May 2, 2014
Daniel B. asked:Anyone know of a lake open on Monday morning for a swim?Philip C. replied:Queenford Lake http://www.owsc.co.uk/OWSC/Open_Water_Swimming.html
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