Milton Country Park
Milton Country Park is the ideal venue for both novice and experienced swimmers. We welcome recreational swimmers and triathletes in training alike, all we ask is that everyone is considerate to other users. Our venue runs all year around unless the lake has frozen over or there is an active thunderstorm.
Our main venue is Todd's Pit, an old gravel pit with relatively shallow water, meaning it warms up quickly in the sun. Entry is down a gently sloping beach area, providing plenty of time to acclimatize as you wade in. We provide safety cover both on-shore and on the water to ensure a safe session with a wild-swim like feel. You may swim as may loops as you like within the session time at a pace that suits you. If it is your first session at our venue please make yourself known to the safety team and they will go over our local rules.
The 400m summer loop runs as 1.5h sessions along the length of the lake and back. You may cut across the loop at any time to reduce the length, please take care when re-entering the main lane.
Our winter loop, running when the water temperature drops below 12 degrees, is 100m long, across the width of our lake with easy exits at both ends and to one side, providing maximum safety in the cooler temperatures. Sessions are limited to a maximum time of 1h in the water and you must have had a winter swimming induction either with us, another NOWCA venue or online before swimming.
Entry to Todd's Pit is at https://what3words.com/policy.memory.candy
Deep Pool, our backup & mindful swim venue is a serene, sheltered spot with a circular course of 250m. The entry into the course can be found at https://w3w.co/face.fees.posed
Changing facilities are limited, most swimmers change on the bank but we endeavor to have a changing tent available when possible. There is an on-site cafe available for refreshments but please check their opening hours https://www.groundscafe.uk/milton/
For more details, please see our website https://www.miltoncountrypark.org/ows
Please note swimming at the park is only available during booked sessions. No other swimming is permitted.
Our main venue is Todd's Pit, an old gravel pit with relatively shallow water, meaning it warms up quickly in the sun. Entry is down a gently sloping beach area, providing plenty of time to acclimatize as you wade in. We provide safety cover both on-shore and on the water to ensure a safe session with a wild-swim like feel. You may swim as may loops as you like within the session time at a pace that suits you. If it is your first session at our venue please make yourself known to the safety team and they will go over our local rules.
The 400m summer loop runs as 1.5h sessions along the length of the lake and back. You may cut across the loop at any time to reduce the length, please take care when re-entering the main lane.
Our winter loop, running when the water temperature drops below 12 degrees, is 100m long, across the width of our lake with easy exits at both ends and to one side, providing maximum safety in the cooler temperatures. Sessions are limited to a maximum time of 1h in the water and you must have had a winter swimming induction either with us, another NOWCA venue or online before swimming.
Entry to Todd's Pit is at https://what3words.com/policy.memory.candy
Deep Pool, our backup & mindful swim venue is a serene, sheltered spot with a circular course of 250m. The entry into the course can be found at https://w3w.co/face.fees.posed
Changing facilities are limited, most swimmers change on the bank but we endeavor to have a changing tent available when possible. There is an on-site cafe available for refreshments but please check their opening hours https://www.groundscafe.uk/milton/
For more details, please see our website https://www.miltoncountrypark.org/ows
Please note swimming at the park is only available during booked sessions. No other swimming is permitted.
Activities
Open Water Swimming
£6.00
New Years Day Dip
£6.00
Full Moon Swim
£12.50
Mindful Swim
£6.00
Opening Times
We are currently operating our Winter Swim program at Todds Pit which means we will be open:
Saturdays 10:00-11:00
1:1 coaching available at selected sessions, please see https://www.miltoncountrypark.org/swim-coaching
When you book a session with us you may turn up and swim at any point between the times indicated.
Saturdays 10:00-11:00
1:1 coaching available at selected sessions, please see https://www.miltoncountrypark.org/swim-coaching
When you book a session with us you may turn up and swim at any point between the times indicated.
Address
Cambridge Road
Milton
Cambridge
CB24 6AZ
Telephone Number
01223 420060