Cliff Lakes Open Water Swimming

THE BIG CRACK CHALLENGE!!!! Welcome to this years cold water challenge, we will start this Saturday at 10am -11am it will run for 28 weeks this year !! (Last session 6th April 2019) if you complete 22 out of the 28 sessions you will receive your 2019 big crack t- shirt ! £6pp ( please bring change if possible) see you all soon ❤️❄️🏊🏻‍♂️

Come and join in with our crazy cold water swimming challenge. 10 am start , with a 300m course. Fully lifeguarded and swim coach crazy fish will be with us again. Free hot chocolate afterwards £6 pp. please bring many layers of warm clothing and a big smile 😊❤️❄️🏊🏻‍♂️ every Saturday 10-11am x

Good morning!! Guess the water temp for tonight’s swim and win a hot chocolate. Swimming is on 5:30-6:45 ( or dusk ) see you soon x

Ooohhh it’s a chilly 14.1c today!! Lovely to see some of the shiver club back x

Few photos of our cold water shiver club last year , amazing people amazing fun ❤️❤️🏊🏻‍♂️ come an join in this year ,,, like tag and share away !!! Starts 29th September 10-11am xxx

Please read this if your interested in or cold water season starting 29th September 10-11am x ❤️❄️🏊🏻‍♂️ We wanted to give you a reminder of how to ice swim safely for yourself and for us looking after you. Caroline, aka Crazy Fish, has put some pointers below for you to remember whilst you are swimming with us at Cliff Lakes.
Firstly we want you to stay safe. Cold water really depletes your strength and energy much quicker than you would expect. Compared to swimming in the su...mmer, the duration of swimming time and distance covered in the cold will also have to drop. This is totally normal. Please don’t forget that the acclimatisation takes a while because your body needs to adapt to the new stresses. Listen to what your body is telling you. You need to build up the distances you swim over time; it is really important that you have patience with this and remember that every week is different.
Whilst you are swimming there are many signs that show you have been in too long which are clawed fingers, an inability to turn your arms, suddenly feeling really hot, feeling really cold, slurred speech and numb toes. You will have noticed that we speak to you quite often when you are swimming around the course. If we notice that your speech is slurred of that you are talking funny we will fish you out the water.
You are at higher risk of hypothermia if you are exhausted, dehydrated or hungover (!). Please make sure that you prepare well for your swim.
Warming up after is a process which needs to be taken steadily and slowly with the correct kit. Lots of layers of warm loose clothes are essential. Make sure that you lay these out in the order that you want to put them back on in. Mine is always the same. I take my thermal top, t-shirt and hoodie off together before I swim. That way I can put them all back on together in one (not very dignified) swoop. Next I address my bottom half! If you have ski/snowboard/insulated trousers, these are excellent to keep you warm. Finally big fluffy socks, woolly hat, gloves and coat are essential.
Rock the winter fashion with a Dryrobe/Swimzi, statement woolly had (the brighter the better) and some warm shoes.
Once you are dressed, get the warm drinks down you! Giggles, shivers and cake and a gentle walk about if you can, are well deserved after your swim. Please be mindful of the after drop. These are those epic shivers that hit following you being dressed. It is the time for another cuppa! Make sure these shivers have stopped before you leave.
Warm showers are a great idea but not straight away after you get out. My rule of thumb is wait an hour after I have got out per degree under 10…
We are here to look after you and educate you to be safe in water. I love it any want you to love it to. Stay safe and happy swimming
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Happy Friday!! This is cold water swimming v triathlete last night 15.8c 😂 swimming on tomorrow 7-10:30 am see you soon xx

What a beautiful night x great to see you all

What a beautiful morning ❤️

Happy Friday!!! We’re open tomorrow 7am-10:30am water is on 16c !! See you tomorrow x

Swimming is on Tonight 5:30 till 7:30 ( light allowing ) were on 16c today and it will be the 250m and 500m open today, free tea or coffee afterwards, £5 Nowca swim or £6 guest x details of the cold water swim season coming soon ❄️❄️❄️

Oooohhh it’s getting colder !! Swimming tonight 5:30-7:30 light permitting ❤️ see you all soon

Some more pics from last nights night swim ✨✨✨✨✨✨🌙

What an awesome night, It was amazing watching you all swim around the course!
First of all a massive thank you to all of our customers that provided an amazing atmosphere, thank you to our water safety team and a massive thanks to Central SUP for providing an amazing team of paddle boarders! Thanks to the cafe staff that provided everyone with food and drink, and finally a massive shout out to Ali Gilbert Music for proving an amazing vibe all night. Make sure to hit up his new single ‘Meant for you’ 🎶
See you all tomorrow morning at 7.00 - 10.30

The popular Cliff Lakes Night Swim returns.
On Friday 7th September 2018 we will be holding our 2018 Night Swim, weather permitting, this is a family orientated event and has a very high attendance. To The water will open from 20:00 and It will only cost £6 for a guest swimmer or £1 in the bucket if you use your Nowca band (make sure you have a credit on so you don't have to queue.)
Throughout the swim we will have a BBQ running where you can buy all of your BBQ classics and ...we will also have live music to chill out too! Make sure to bring all the family and friends.
To swim you must be over 8 years old (under 16's must swim with an adult). Hat and googles are required goggles are used to hold in your glow sticks, as usual glow stick will be provided!
Who's joining us then?
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Hi guys and girls, as were loosing light,open water swimming on a Monday and Thursday will now run from 5:30-7:30pm Saturday stays the same 7am -10:30am cheers ❤️

Took part in my first Cliff Lakes Open Water Swim yesterday. It was £6 for a guest Swim (you can also get membership) you can hire wetsuits or Swim in anything your comfortable in.

The 250m route is the route I took as I was feeling tired. There were lifeguards out on the water for anyone getting into trouble, you were checked in and out of the Lake.

I had a lovely session and will return.

Omg this place is amazing today was my first time at open water swimming and although it was very cold the experience was amazing and I would recommend everyone to try it! The people are so friendly and welcoming and made my first experience one to remember! A big thank you to all who I met today and look forward to seeing you again next week

My first outdoor swim yesterday very cold but amazing. I was able to go around twice before my hands felt they were ready to drop off (even with wearing gloves)Would have been better if my zip worked on my fleece coat and I could have got warm quicker,thanks to everyone for their help and a nice hot cup of tea. Had to leave early this time as my two sons came to watch with the dog. Looking forward to next week, hope to have more time to get to know everyone. I would definitely recommend Cliff Lakes to anyone.

Love swimming here as its well organised and the staff are very friendly. The cafe at the side of the lake is perfect for a post swim cuppa and the whole place has a great atmosphere.

Love love love this place - friendly people, gorgeous setting & fab set up �

Love cliff lakes staff friendly happy to help to give great advice . Doesnt matter if your a novice to intermediate cliff is right place for your swimming challenge to begin . Best thing i ever did join the team at cliff lakes much love guys n girls u all work so hard .x

I'm not a strong swimmer. I can do breast stroke. Still learning slowly to do front crawl. The guys n gals at cliff lakes are amazing everyone helps everyone else, weather you are new to it. Or u are a regular. Everyone is so friendly and helpful, I've gone from being very nervous in water to be able to swim 2000m metres. Doing a mixture of both. I'm so grateful to the help I have received from staff and swimmers. Highly and strongly recommend this place. ☕

I'd never been Open Water swimming and although a confident pool/sea swimmer, was a little apprehensive. The confidence course was excellent and I would thoroughly recommend it. The staff, facilities and equipment were all top notch and met some lovely people on the course too. I can see why it's so popular and will definitely be back! Thank you ��

Having not swum since I was a teenager I stupidly signed up to a triathlon with an open water swim. My initial efforts in the pool were exhausting and slow. Thanks to lessons with Jason at Cliff Lakes I'm now a far more confident swimmer and am far faster than I ever expected. He's a great coach and I would definitely recommend to anyone who thinks they could benefit from a few lessons.

Had a great 121 session with Jason � did the 500m course before & after the lesson. Time was down and route shorter �

Great venue, smashing people. I'm a complete novice open water swimmer and have been made so welcome �

Great place to prepare for my first triathlon on Sunday everyone very friendly and helpful ��

Great place to go for OCR , Water boarding and swimming. The staff are friendly and a great bunch of people always ready to offer advice on equipment or private instruction. Lovely place to relax with friends and have a coffee or a beer. See you there

Great place to get away from it all and experience open water swimming in a safe environment all year round.

First open water experience for my daughters today - we were well looked after - kind and clear guidance - felt very safe and looked after. A great facility. Thank you.

First experience yesterday. Had an amazing time. Loved it. Will be going again. Thanks to Suzie for all your help and support x

Fantastic place to swim very well organised and extremely helpful members of staff. Took my two boys there to try it Kate was very helpful and answered my wife's enquiries on then phone. When we arrived Jason in the shop was fantastic and very encouraging taking the time to talk to the boys about what to expect etc. Can not recommend the place enough !!

Did a beginners confidence session today was very nervous..... Jason’s a fab coach, felt at ease straight away - buzzing and can’t wait to come back next week .... thank you � ��

Brilliant value for money. Staff very friendly. Definitely recommend this�

Took part in my first Cliff Lakes Open Water Swim yesterday. It was £6 for a guest Swim (you can also get membership) you can hire wetsuits or Swim in anything your comfortable in.

The 250m route is the route I took as I was feeling tired. There were lifeguards out on the water for anyone getting into trouble, you were checked in and out of the Lake.

I had a lovely session and will return.

Omg this place is amazing today was my first time at open water swimming and although it was very cold the experience was amazing and I would recommend everyone to try it! The people are so friendly and welcoming and made my first experience one to remember! A big thank you to all who I met today and look forward to seeing you again next week

My first outdoor swim yesterday very cold but amazing. I was able to go around twice before my hands felt they were ready to drop off (even with wearing gloves)Would have been better if my zip worked on my fleece coat and I could have got warm quicker,thanks to everyone for their help and a nice hot cup of tea. Had to leave early this time as my two sons came to watch with the dog. Looking forward to next week, hope to have more time to get to know everyone. I would definitely recommend Cliff Lakes to anyone.

Love swimming here as its well organised and the staff are very friendly. The cafe at the side of the lake is perfect for a post swim cuppa and the whole place has a great atmosphere.

Love love love this place - friendly people, gorgeous setting & fab set up �

Love cliff lakes staff friendly happy to help to give great advice . Doesnt matter if your a novice to intermediate cliff is right place for your swimming challenge to begin . Best thing i ever did join the team at cliff lakes much love guys n girls u all work so hard .x

I'm not a strong swimmer. I can do breast stroke. Still learning slowly to do front crawl. The guys n gals at cliff lakes are amazing everyone helps everyone else, weather you are new to it. Or u are a regular. Everyone is so friendly and helpful, I've gone from being very nervous in water to be able to swim 2000m metres. Doing a mixture of both. I'm so grateful to the help I have received from staff and swimmers. Highly and strongly recommend this place. ☕

I'd never been Open Water swimming and although a confident pool/sea swimmer, was a little apprehensive. The confidence course was excellent and I would thoroughly recommend it. The staff, facilities and equipment were all top notch and met some lovely people on the course too. I can see why it's so popular and will definitely be back! Thank you ��

Having not swum since I was a teenager I stupidly signed up to a triathlon with an open water swim. My initial efforts in the pool were exhausting and slow. Thanks to lessons with Jason at Cliff Lakes I'm now a far more confident swimmer and am far faster than I ever expected. He's a great coach and I would definitely recommend to anyone who thinks they could benefit from a few lessons.

Had a great 121 session with Jason � did the 500m course before & after the lesson. Time was down and route shorter �

Great venue, smashing people. I'm a complete novice open water swimmer and have been made so welcome �

Great place to prepare for my first triathlon on Sunday everyone very friendly and helpful ��

Great place to go for OCR , Water boarding and swimming. The staff are friendly and a great bunch of people always ready to offer advice on equipment or private instruction. Lovely place to relax with friends and have a coffee or a beer. See you there

Great place to get away from it all and experience open water swimming in a safe environment all year round.

First open water experience for my daughters today - we were well looked after - kind and clear guidance - felt very safe and looked after. A great facility. Thank you.

First experience yesterday. Had an amazing time. Loved it. Will be going again. Thanks to Suzie for all your help and support x

Fantastic place to swim very well organised and extremely helpful members of staff. Took my two boys there to try it Kate was very helpful and answered my wife's enquiries on then phone. When we arrived Jason in the shop was fantastic and very encouraging taking the time to talk to the boys about what to expect etc. Can not recommend the place enough !!

Did a beginners confidence session today was very nervous..... Jason’s a fab coach, felt at ease straight away - buzzing and can’t wait to come back next week .... thank you � ��

Brilliant value for money. Staff very friendly. Definitely recommend this�