Open Water Swimming At Alderford Lake In Shropsre

Open Water Swimming

Take the plunge and embrace the exhilaration and health benefits of an outdoor dip.

Timings

We are open daily from 9am-4:30pm (sometimes later in the summer) so you can swim whenever suits you! You can swim anytime in the opening hours, for as long as you like. No need to book a slot, just simply purchase a swimming pass and arrive whenever suits you.

Membership

If you are wanting to swim at Alderford regularly, we would recommend purchasing a membership on your first visit. It is £6 for the year and gives 20% off each swim as well as a free hot drink in the winter months

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Facilities

We have changing facilities, to ensure a dry place to get changed, as well as a designated "swimmers hut" to store your belongings near the swimmer's entry. There are toilets and showers on site as well as lockers. We also hire wetsuits if needed.

Safety First

Your safety is our priority.

If you want to swim in open water and it’s your first time, we always recommend a coaching session. This teaches you about acclimatisation and the difference between swimming in a pool and open water swimming, (coaching details below).

Our water is tested regularly to ensure we meet the industry bathing standards, and routinely receive excellent results.

Please see our water safety page for more information about water testing routines and latest water quality results

For the safety of all participants, the use of a tow float is mandatory for all swimmers regardless of swimming ability, weather conditions or activity type. All visitors must supply or hire one of these safety devices before entering the water.

Swim Coaching with SW Sports Performance

At Alderford, we partner up with SW Sports Performance to offer open water coaching sessions at the lake.

Whether you’re anxious about getting into the open water for the first time, wanting to try open water swimming for pleasure, or a seasoned triathlete looking to improve your race times and get that age group podium finish. Our expert coaching will make you swim more comfortably and faster, all while learning to love open water!

Lovely coaches, Emily and Sophie would be happy to talk to you about starting your open water coaching journey. You can find their contact numbers via the button below