Open Water Swimming Kent
Now BST has come to an end we will start swimming again on Tuesday 1st April 2025. Thank you for supporting us in 2024, it was great to see everyone and welcome Seagull Swimming Club to the lake.
Looking for a welcoming place to enjoy wild swimming with great facilities and a friendly atmosphere?
There’s no better place than Action Watersports. Our sheltered freshwater, bluewater lake is the perfect place to train, whether it’s for a triathlon, fitness or just for FUN
From just £7 per person
Action Watersports’ lake proves to be a fantastic open water swimming venue
The lake is approx. 650m long with marker posts for distance reference, has an easy-to-follow course with user-friendly entry & exit points and warms up very quickly in the summer making it the ideal place to train. The 500m sheltered, straight course offers you the best wild swimming experience. You can go as far as you like, no need to go to the 500m sign!
Tow buoys are compulsory.
We stock Swim Secure Tow Buoys at very competitive prices. Hire also available – just £2. Wetsuits also available to hire – just £5.00
Opening Times
OPEN EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY EVENING, WITH THE EVENINGS DRAWING IN TIMES ARE:
- 10th, 11th, 17th & 19th September 5:00pm to 7:00pm
- 24th & 26th September, 1st & 3rd October 4:30pm to 6:30pm
- 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th & 24th October 4:00pm to 5:45pm
Swim for up to 2 hours for just £7pp
Looking for somewhere to have fun & swim with your dog?
Training for a duathlon or other challenges with your best 4 legged friend?
Looking for a fun activity that is non weight bearing to protect their joints?
Swimming with your dog is available during normal swim times.
You will swim well away from the normal swimmers, with easy access via the slipway.
All humans must wear buoyancy aids, we recommend wetsuits for humans & buoyancy aids for your pup to support their spine. These are available to hire or you can even buy from our shop.
Just £8, your pup goes FREE (please check out the IMPORTANT INFORMATION on the SUP Page (Pups on SUPs) before booking).
YOU CAN HIRE THE LAKE WITH YOUR SWIMMING GROUP
Are you wanting to organise day out for your swimming club?
Whether it’s for training, racing or just trying out open water swimming, we can accommodate you and cater for your needs.
Come and enjoy our freshwater lake with all the onsite facilities.
Prices start from just £190 per hour.
Lake hire for clubs & swimming events
Would you like to hire our freshwater lake for your swimming club or event? Are you wanting to organise day out for your swimming club?
Whether it’s for training, racing or just trying out open water swimming, we can accommodate you and cater for your needs.
Come and enjoy our freshwater lake with all the onsite facilities.
Prices start from just £225 per hour.
Important Information
There is no observation or lifeguard on duty. Please swim responsibly and swim within your limits
Open Water Swimming requires physical exertion, you must consider your swimming ability before entering the water and ensure you and any children you are supervising are capable of, and are in a fit state of health for swimming in the lake unaided
- All children under 16 must swim with an adult
- Tow buoys are compulsory, these can be hired or purchased from our shop.
- Swim Caps & Wetsuits must be worn unless agreed prior to entering the water
Swimming every week throughout BST
- Sheltered freshwater lake, perfect for swimming.
- 500m straight swim course with distance markers
- Toilets, changing rooms and showers available
- Discount for block booking
- Please read the Swimming Play-Safe Code prior to entering the water. Click here
Have a question or would like to talk to a member of the team? No problem, we're always here to help.
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