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Wild Water Swimming
Swim in a Beautiful landscape
Our magnificent 35-acre lake is a truly magical and tranquil place. Swim in perfect peace in gorgeous clean water surrounded by the stunning scenery of Flintshire’s Hope Mountain and Clwydian Range.
We are blessed with a natural lake and we ensure it stays clean all year round with special sustainable technology that is kind to the abundant native wildlife. Our swimmers adore the lake and are very appreciative of changing facilities and toilets, beverage and ice cream cafe and, for those who want to have the best of both worlds, we also have saunas for hire on on our lakeside haven.
A Lake Like No Other
One of Wales’ cleanest lakes
Our beautiful lake is one of the cleanest in Wales. We have invested in new ultrasonic technology that ensures the water quality is kept as safe as possible for swimmers, kayakers and even visitors’ canine companions who venture near the water’s edge. We’re immensely proud of the pleasure the lake brings to our community and visitors from far and wide.
Admission PricesEssential Safety Guidelines
Open Water Safety Rules
For everyone’s safety, please note that no under 18s are permitted to swim in the lake without supervision. Swimmers aged 13 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult aged 25 or over, and children under 12 must be accompanied in the water at all times by an adult aged 25 or over.
Tow floats are mandatory for all swimmers, and life jackets must be worn when using paddlecraft. If you need to hire tow floats or life jackets, please visit our paddlesport hire page.
Lake Use Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right to suspend, revoke or cancel your ticket should you breach any of our rules and behave in such a way as to disturb or be disrespectful to our wildlife and supervising wardens and team. You may only swim or paddle in a designated area of the lake and must not cross the tow line. Please read and understand the risks of swimming in the park in the past lake.
Safety
- Our is lake 35 acres in size and 12 metres – 30 metres in depth so sensible use is paramount.
- No unsupervised under 18s are permitted to use the lake.
- 13 -17 year olds must have an adult over 25 years accompanying them.
- Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult over 25 years in the water at all times.
- 12s and older can be in water on a watercraft solo if supervised (watched) from shore.
- Appropriate safety equipment must be worn at all times whilst in the water.
- All swimmers must use a tow float in the water.
- All kayak/paddle boards users must have a life jacket or self-inflating device.
- We strongly recommend the use of waist tethers for paddle boards.
- We are not a ‘splash and play’ venue. If you are looking for this kind of venue please google ‘Aqua park’.
You must be aware
- We do not allow acrobatics, bumping and using equipment as dive platforms.
- There is the possibility of submerged underwater objects.
- Deep cold water can cause injury or death.
- Lake edges can crumble and are steep and impenetrable in places.
- Danger of entanglement.
- Please KEEP OUT of the Lake WILDLIFE AREA: This is marked with a buoy line. If you are found in this area you will be removed from the lake.
- Failure to comply with any safety instructions given by staff will result in your removal from the lake and/or the park with no refund offered.
- Abusive behaviour and bad language to other users or staff is not tolerated.
- Littering adds to park costs. You brought it, please take it home. Thank you.
