OPEN WATER SWIMMING
Single swim session £9.50, gaining a point with each booking. Swim packages available - 10 swims £82.50 or 20 swims £160. Packages cannot be transferred to other people, though you can book multiple tickets through your package, ensuring you add the names of additional swimmers in to the booking form, as usual. Any questions please ask a member of the team.
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All swimmers must read the rules. Minimum age of swimmer is 12years old, all swimmers aged 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult swimming with them. All details are found in the rules.
REDWOOD LAKE
WILLOW LAKE
RULES & BOOKING
Please ensure you have read the rules before booking a swim. Its important that you understand the risks of swimming in open water and ensure that you are well and fit to swim as well as using the correct swimming attire and safety equipment.
The Redwood Lake is just over 3 acres and a 550m swim. Access is currently from the jetty and down the steps, or you can enter from the edges which has a gentle slop in to the water. The lake has an open changing area behind the jetty.
The Willow Lake is just over 2 acres and a 380m swim. Access is either from the ramp, located by the changing area or from the platform using the steps (opposite the ramp). The lake has an open temporary changing area, as well as the sauna and check in desk which doubles up as the drinks cabin.
Laura has been an open water swimmer since 2011, having completed the Henley Thames Swim Marathon, many of the Slow Swim series, and the Great East Swim.
She is a qualified Sauna Master and a British Sauna Society Approved Operator. And has spent time researching sauna in Finland and Norway.
Laura says “sauna is about 4 things: hot, cold, being in nature, and social connection. That’s the restorative magic mix.”.
NEW TO OPEN WATER SWIMMING?
Louise has been supporting the open water swimming at Burton Farm for over two years. Louise is a keen swimmer and is passionate about introducing others to wild swimming in a safe, supportive environment. Louise is a fully qualified swim coach and holds regular group introductory session at the farm. Louise also delivers breast stroke to front crawl lessons, alongside Petrina, for those that are looking to take their swimming to a next level.
