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Open Water Swimming

Open Water Swimming

​​​​​​Session Times & Pricing

Our swim sessions run at scheduled times throughout the week.

 

Tuesday evening 6-8pm

Friday evening 6-8pm

Sunday morning 9-11am

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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.

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Swim Courses

We offer two courses to swim:

  • Short course: 200 metres

  • Long course: 400 metres​

 

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​

 

Learn to Swim Outdoors

New to open water swimming? Beginner workshops are available on Lake-Y. Should you require a beginners session, details can be found on the booking page.

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

Frequentley asked questions

  • What food is currently available?
    Hot and cold drinks, ice creams, and a limited selection of cold snacks, are currentley available to purchase from the Lake.
  • Can I cycle around Lake-Y?
    Presently cycling is not permitted outside of the car park and roadways on Lake-Y.
  • Are electric scooters and e-bikes allowed on Lake-Y?
    No electric scooters or e-bikes are permitted on Lake-Y unless they are nessesary for mobility.
  • Can I play ball games on Lake-Y?
    No ball games are permitted on-site.
  • What should i do to keep the area clean after using it?
    Tidy up after yourselves and place all litter in the rubbish bins provided around the site.
  • What are some rules or guidelines to follow when visiting the beach?
    Do not light fires or have BBQ's on the beach. Children must be supervised at all times. No dogs are permitted on the beach.
  • Can you visit Lake-Y just to paddle in the water?
    Your safety is of paramount importance to us. Paddling is not permitted. All lake activities are carried out under supervised sessions only.
  • Can you smoke or vape on Lake-Y?
    All public areas on Lake-Y are non smoking and non vaping.
  • What should i do if i bring my dog to Lake-Y?
    Always keep your dog on a lead, under control, off the beach, and out of the water. Clean up any dog litter immediatley and place in the general waste bins provided around the site.
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