To ensure that the swimming experience is enjoyable for all participants please be aware of the following rules. These allow us to keep the lake safe for everybody to use.
Please note, there is no lifeguard on duty and the lake is used at your own risk. A member of staff may not be on site at all times. You are responsible for ensuring that all members of your party/group are made fully aware of and adhere to the rules before using the lake. As such, lone swimming is not recommended.
- You must be medically fit and well to attend a session.
- You should come prepared with swimwear and water bottle, and weather dependent; warm/waterproof layers, dry-robe/towel.
- Swimwear must be worn at all times whilst using the lake and facilities.
- We recommend that you do not participate if you have had a large meal in the 90 minutes prior to your booking.
- No swimming at night, after dark or in poor visibility conditions (heavy rain, fog etc.).
- No diving.
- No dogs in the lake.
- Please use designated entry and exit points.
- Please be respectful to ALL life in our lake and on our land.
- In order to protect the ecosystem of the lake, please remove all chemical products such as sunscreen, oils and moisturiser.
- Please report any injury/accident to a member of staff immediately. If in an emergency, call 999 immediately. A member of staff may not be on site at all times.
- Please place all litter in the rubbish bins provided or take home with you. Please do not bring glass into the lake area.
- All sessions and attendances must be in accordance with the Burhope Farm Campsite timeslots only.
- In order to protect the Biosecurity of our lake, please ensure all swim kit is washed thoroughly in-between swims and only use clean equipment and swimwear.
- You must not access any adjacent farmland or other property within the vicinity of the lake, access is only permitted for the use of the lake, carpark and lakeside areas.
See also our Wild Swimming Terms & Conditions