NEW VENUE: Wild Leisure - Cleveland Lakes joins the NOWCA network! - NOWCA

NEW VENUE: Wild Leisure - Cleveland Lakes joins the NOWCA network!

We are proud to welcome another venue to our network of 40+ safe open water locations.

Set in the heart of the iconic Cleveland Lakes Nature Reserve, Wild Leisure is opening this stunning 1.6km lake to the public for safe, supervised open-water swimming. Every session you book at this venue will help to fund their mission to preserve and enhance the Cotswold Lakes for wildlife and people.

NOWCA Wild group: WILD LEISURE – CLEVELAND LAKES

Your NOWCA membership helps to protect and sustain this venue for the community.

By becoming a NOWCA member, you’re directly contributing to the future of a blue space that brings people together in a safe, welcoming environment. A significant portion of your membership fee goes straight back into the venue – helping to protect its longevity so it can continue to serve the community.

Your support doesn’t stop here. It also allows us to invest in places like Wild Leisure – Cleveland Lakes, helping to fund subsidised training, provide operational and marketing support, and open up access for even more communities.

This isn’t just a membership with great benefits – it’s a way you can help to protect and sustain a space that people rely on.

Become a NOWCA member and simply pay for your membership via the ACTiO app. Membership costs £20 a year (equivalent to £1.67 a month) which gives you these fantastic benefits:

• Access to this venue – and over 40 other best in class venues nationwide
• Insurance cover for personal accident & injury (including your commute to the booked event/activity)
• Special offers and perks from our trusted partners – up to 70% off your open water swimming essentials
• Premium access to the NOWCA Wild app

Wild Leisure – Cleveland Lakes offers a tranquil open water swimming environment set within a natural landscape that encourages swimmers to slow down, focus and enjoy the experience of being outdoors. The spacious lake provides ample room for comfortable swimming, making it well suited to both steady training sessions and relaxed, restorative swims.

The venue has become a trusted choice for open water swimmers and triathletes seeking a reliable location to train regularly, build endurance and develop confidence in open water. Its calm setting supports swimmers of varying abilities, from those newer to open water through to experienced athletes maintaining their fitness.

Safety is central to the experience at Wild Leisure – Cleveland Lakes. Every swim session is fully lifeguarded, ensuring a well managed environment where swimmers can focus on their swim with confidence and peace of mind.