Todd’s Pit is the smaller of two large lakes and is used for a variety of water sports and activities, including open water swimming.  An old gravel pit with relatively shallow water, Todd’s Pit warms up quickly in the sun. The water is accessed via a gently sloping beach area. It is safe and sheltered and the water is tested regularly, consistently rated EXCELLENT, exceeding the UK standards recommended for bathing water. Click here to see their water test results which are published on their website.

Safety cover, both on-shore and on the water, is present at every session.

The 400m summer loop runs along the length of the lake and back, but swimmers may, with caution, cut across the loop at any time to reduce the length.

In winter, when the water temperature drops below 12°C, the swim loop is reduced to 100m across the width of the lake, with easy exits at both ends and to one side, providing maximum safety in the cooler temperatures. Sessions are limited to a maximum time of 1h in the water and you must have had a winter swimming induction either with the park, another NOWCA venue or online before swimming.

When circumstances prevent swimming at Todd’s Pitt, you can swim at the backup venue, Deep Pool – a serene, sheltered spot with a circular course of 250m.