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LAKE Y Swimming

Lake Y is a pristine freshwater lake designed for swimmers who love the outdoors.

Enjoy the safe and well-organised open waters of Lake Y in the beautiful surroundings of Doncaster. Whether you're trying open water swimming for the first time, training, or simply love the experience of swimming outdoors, our swim sessions are designed to accommodate all levels of ability.

Lake Y's has a 200m and 400m lane allowing you to build endurance without overwhelming fatigue. Both are ideal for race training, preparing you mentally and physically for race rhythm, turns, and breathing patterns.

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INTO THE BLUE

Embrace the feeling of the open water

Session Times & Pricing

​​Our swimming sessions run at scheduled times throughout the week - See our booking site for more information.

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The Lake Y reception opens 30 minutes before each session, so please arrive in good time to get checked in.
Cost: £6.00 per session


Note: You must be a member of the Lake Y Association to swim. Membership fee £60 per rolling calender year.

Swim Courses

​​We have two courses to swim:

  • Short course: 200 metres

  • Long course: 400 metres​

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Wetsuits & Equipment

Swimmers may choose to swim in either a wetsuit or standard swimwear (known as “skins”). However, all swimmers must demonstrate their competence and experience in open water before accessing the longer course. A short swim test is required.

Wetsuit hire is available on-site, but we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability. Should swimmers choose to swim in skins a tow float must be used. These can be purchased on-site from lake control.
Please note: Sports, kayaking, or windsurfing wetsuits are not suitable for swimming. Only swimming-specific wetsuits are permitted for the long course. Swimmers in non-swimming wetsuits will be restricted to the short course for safety reasons.

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Safety Requirements

​To ensure all swimmers remain visible to our safety team, a brightly coloured swim cap is mandatory – acceptable colours include orange, bright green, yellow or pink - swim cap are available to purchase from lake control.

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Swimming with Children

​Children aged 12 and above are welcome, provided they:

  • Can demonstrate competent swimming technique

  • Are accompanied in the water by a parent or guardian who is also a competent swimmer​

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Learn to Swim Outdoors

​New to open water swimming? Beginner workshops are available at Lake-Y and can be booked through our booking page.

Where is Lake-Y?

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