AGE

Minimum age is 8

Children between 8-12 must be accompanied by an adult

Children between 12-16 will be subject to a swim assessment

SAFETY

Although every reasonable precaution is taken, this is a wild reservoir. The water is deep and cold.

You must be a competent swimmer.

Do not put yourself at unnecessary risk.

Keep to the controlled swim zones.

Don’t push yourself beyond your ability.

Only enter water at the swim entry / exit point, unless in an emergency.

KIT

All swimmers must wear a brightly coloured hat

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Wetsuits are optional

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All non-wetsuit swimmers must swim with a tow float

NEW / NERVOUS SWIMMERS

Speak to the on-duty Swim Director before you start.

We recommend wearing a tow float plus a wet suit for extra safety.

We recommend only doing the short lap first while you gain  your confidence

Don't push yourself beyond your limits.

Take your time to acclimatise to the temperature before swimming into deeper water.

RESPECT

All swimmers must be respectful of the park users, volunteers and other swimmers.

Rude or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.

DISTANCE

The short lap is 250m and a full circuit is 500m.

We recommend new swimmers start with the short lap

You can swim as far as you want within your swim slot, there is no minimum.