Alton Water Open Water Swimming
Alton Water swimming is a popular choice for both professional and recreational swimmers as well as those wanting to engage in weekly swim sessions.
Open water swimming is only permitted as part of these organised sessions with trained lifeguards on duty. For your safety, please keep yourself and your four-legged friends out of the water outside of these times.
We are a Beyond Swim Endorsed venue
What can I do?
Alton Water put on weekly swim sessions during the summer open to swimmers of all ability, with a safe controlled buoyed course allowing you to swim a distance comfortable for you.
There are two different length courses available in the session:
- 500m Course
- 250m Course
Who can swim?
We welcome anyone over the age of 18 who can easily swim a distance of 250m to join our open water swimming sessions.
There is parking, showers, changing rooms, toilets.
When can I swim?
Our open water swimming sessions are held weekly on Saturdays 08:00 - 10:00 am.
Open water swimming is only available during advertised times. The swim season runs from May to September.
2024: Saturday 24th May - Saturday 7th September
To book and for more information call us on 01473 328408
Booking is essential
How much does it cost?
Swimmers will need to pay £7.00 for swim
Booking is essential!
Is there anything I need to bring?
To swim our open water course we require swimmers to have:
- A tow float (can be hired from Alton Watersports for £6)
- A brightly coloures swim hat (can be bought from Alton Watersports for £6)
Safety first
We want to ensure you feel safe in the water at all times, and we are proud to be fully endorsed by Beyond Swim .
With this in mind we have strict safety procedures in place so you can swim with peace of mind.
For more information about Beyond Swim at Alton Water please click here
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