Open water · Lydney, Gloucestershire
Swim, paddle, sauna.
Hour-long sessions in the lake, a wood-fired sauna on the bank, and one long summer drop-in. Numbers are capped and every session is pre-booked.
Find a swim this week
Straight to what's free. New here? Start with Test the Water, then come back for this.
In the lake
An hour in the water, thirty places a session, tow float on. Book any session with space, up to two a day.
Swimming
Hour-long lake swims. Well-behaved dogs are welcome; there are no private changing rooms, so bring a robe.
Every week:
- Wed 10:00 to 19:00
- Thu 08:00 to 19:00
- Fri 07:00 to 12:00
- Sat 08:00 to 13:00
- Sun 08:00 to 12:00
£7 with a FlexipassIncluded with membership
Paddleboarding (BYO SUP)
An hour on the water on your own board or kayak. Bring all your own kit; well-behaved dogs welcome.
Every week:
- Wed 10:00 to 19:00
- Thu 10:00 to 19:00
- Fri 09:00 to 12:00
- Sat 09:00 to 13:00
- Sun 09:00 to 12:00
£7 with a FlexipassIncluded with membership
Clothing optional swimming
An hour in the lake where the only clothing requirement is a tow float. 18+ only.
Every week:
- Wed 13:00 to 18:00
- Thu 09:00 to 18:00
- Fri 09:00 to 13:30
- Sat 09:00
- Sun 09:00 to 13:30
£7 with a FlexipassIncluded with membership
Swim & Sauna
One booking, one place in the lake and one in the wood-fired sauna for the same hour, as many times between the two as you like. Twelve in the heat, never more.
Slow Down Sunday
Slow down, breathe deeply and give yourself the Sunday morning you deserve. enjoy soothing sounds, beautiful aromas and invigorating salt body scrubs in the sauna. Price includes 2 item breakfast bap & hot drink
Every week:
- Sun 09:00
£20 open session£17.50 with a Flexipass£15 for members
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Saturday Social
Start your Saturday the social way! Enjoy the relaxing heat of the sauna, have a natter, share a laugh and meet some lovely people. Price includes 2 item breakfast bap & hot drink
Every week:
- Sat 09:00
£20 open session£17.50 with a Flexipass£15 for members
The Drop Off
School drop-off done? Now it’s YOUR time! Swap the school-run rush for a little lakeside relaxation. Price includes 2 item breakfast bap & hot drink
Every week:
- Fri 09:30
£20 open session£17.50 with a Flexipass£15 for members
Swim & Sauna
An hour in our wood-fired lakeside sauna and the lake, moving between heat and cold as you like.
Every week:
- Thu 18:30
- Fri 09:30 to 12:30
- Sat 09:00 to 13:00
- Sun 09:00 to 12:00
£16 open session£12 with a Flexipass£8 for members
Clothing optional Swim & Sauna
The clothing optional hour in the wood-fired sauna and the lake, with both used only for this session. 18+ only.
Every week:
- Fri 13:30
- Sun 13:30
£16 open session£12 with a Flexipass£8 for members
Open Sessions
Enjoy a few hours at our lake, swim, lunch , catch up with emails
Work from the lake - Desk Pass
Swap your usual desk for a relaxed lakeside setting. WIFI, hot drink & lunch are included
Every week:
- Wed 10:00
- Thu 08:00
£20 for anyone
Winter Season - Swim & Soup Pass
From Oct-May you can enjoy a swim in the lakes and then warm up with a bowl of homemade soup with a scone
Every week:
- Wed 11:00 to 13:00
- Thu 11:00 to 12:00
- Fri 10:00 to 13:00
- Sat 10:00 to 13:00
- Sun 10:00 to 12:00
£20 for anyone
Summer season 4 hour lake pass
Four hours to swim, paddle and hang out by the lake in summer: May-Oct Friday and Sunday 9.30am to 1.30pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm. 14+.
£25, bought when you book
Before you get in
The short version of the site rules. The long version is on the terms page.
Tow float on
Every swimmer wears one; every paddleboarder wears a life vest. Forgotten yours? Borrow one for a donation.
Wetsuit hire £10. In winter, boots, gloves and a warm layer for afterwards.
Ages
14 and over from April to October, 16 and over from November to March. Under-18s swim with an adult.
The sauna is 16+. Clothing optional sessions are 18+.
On the day
Book before you come; we're a working farm with capped numbers. Get changed under cover or on the bank, so bring a robe.
Dogs under control. No picnics: the Fika Café is open before and after. Five miles an hour on the track.
Ready for the water?
See this week's sessions with real availability.
First time? Test the Water is £12, once, and we'll show you the ropes. No pass needed.