Home of the Olympic Mountain Bike course 2012, Hadleigh Park sits in 500 acres of beautiful country
park with views overlooking the Thames estuary. The reservoir offers an approx 380 metre swim course with qualified lifeguards ideal for those wanting to try open water swimming for the first time, experienced swimmers looking to perfect their technique or local swimmers looking for a regular training venue.

Our swim course is designed for the beginner right through to the experienced athlete. Our approx. 380m loop allows you to have a casual swim or clock up the km’s with multiple laps.

Our sessions are lifeguarded for your peace of mind and our small but efficient team will be on site to make sure your swimming journey is the best it can be.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming bunch and there are always other swimmers on hand with some words of wisdom or encouragement.

Cold water induction

A cold-water induction will only need to be completed once and is only mandatory in
water below 15°c.
As Nowca members you can complete this at the discounted price of £5.02. You can
access the course through the ACTiO app. On the sidebar, click on NOWCA Perks and
scroll down to view the course.

Top tips…
* When signing up, use the email address you used to register for your NOWCA
membership.
* Take note of the discount code in the perks section before proceeding.
* Do not book a swim until you have completed the induction
* Check out the other perks.

If you have completed this at another venue, you are not required to complete again.

What to bring?
Bright coloured swimming hat, goggles and tow float must be worn to aid visibility. This assists our lifeguards. Your tow float allows you to hold on to something buoyant should you get in to any difficulty.

Wetsuits
Wetsuits are optional at the moment. If you feel confident in the indicated water temperature, feel free not to wear one. Sometimes wetsuits can help increase buoyancy and confidence . We are unable to hire wetsuits at this time.

Participation criteria
To take part in our open water swimming sessions you must:
• Have pre-booked via the ACTIO app and sign in at reception using your NOWCA wristband.
• Be age 11 or over.
• Be capable of completing a 400m continuous swim.
• Wear a brightly coloured swim hat, goggles and tow bag at all times. If you choose to not wear a wetsuit this will increase the risk of cold water shock.
• Not have any medical condition that affects your ability to safely take part in open water swimming. If unsure, please seek the advice of a GP before taking part.

Bike- Swim
You can leave your bike on the bank or secure it to the fence while you swim.