Cold Water Swimming

• Follow the marked 300m loop at Dock 8, Salford Quays
• Swim with supervision throughout your cold water session
• Warm up afterwards with an included hot drink and snack
• Change in the changing rooms before or after your swim

Cold Water Swimming at Dock 8, Salford Quays

Join us every Sunday morning, 10am–11.30am throughout the winter season, for a supervised cold water swim.

Our marked 300m loop is available to follow, with a hot drink included afterwards.

Who can attend?

These sessions are for experienced open water swimmers who are confident swimming in cold water and can swim 300m continuously in open water, using any stroke.

New to cold water swimming? Please enquire about our Intro to Cold Water Swimming sessions or 1-to-1 coaching before booking.

TOW FLOAT COMPULSORY

What’s included?

1. Supervised swim
2. Changing rooms
3. Free parking
4. Post-swim hot drink and snack

Before booking

Please read our Cold Water Swimming Session Information, including the safety guidance and participation requirements, on our website.

You must provide your emergency contact details and agree to our terms and conditions and health commitment statement before taking part.

By booking, you confirm that:

1. You have read and understood our cold water swimming safety information.
2. You are an experienced open water swimmer, confident in cold water and able to swim 300m continuously.
3. You will bring and use a tow float and wear a brightly coloured swim hat.
4. You have read and agreed to our health commitment statement and meet its requirements.
5. You have provided your emergency contact details.

Cancellations

A minimum of 72 hours’ notice is required to cancel your booking.

1. Be confident swimming in cold water.
2. Be able to swim 300m continuously in open water, using any stroke.
3. Bring and use a tow float – compulsory for all swimmers.
4. Wear a brightly coloured swim hat.
5. Read and understand our cold water swimming safety information before attending.
6. Provide emergency contact details and agree to our terms and conditions and health commitment statement.

If you’re new to cold water swimming, please enquire about our introductory sessions or 1-to-1 coaching before booking.

1. Tow float – compulsory
2. Brightly coloured swim hat
3. Wetsuit – optional, but strongly recommended
4. Neoprene gloves and socks – highly recommended
5. Towel and warm, dry layers for afterwards
6. Reusable cup for your hot drink, if possible

We check in over by the water on cold water swims, feel free to use the changing rooms first and then come over to check in.