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    Taplow Lake

    Taplow Lakeside, Guards Club Eyot, BuckinghamshireLakeBooked swims available

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    Managed open-water swimming takes place on marked 100m and 400m courses at Taplow Lakeside.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    Single swim £7.50; NOWCA membership £15 per year., booking required in season
    Swim hours
    Wednesday 07:00–08:30; Thursday 18:00–19:30; Saturday and Sunday 08:00–10:00; Monday 18:00–19:30 in July and August 2025.
    Facilities
    100m swimming course, 400m swimming course, changing facilities, toilets
    Lifeguard
    Lifeguarded sessions; safety staff on the water and lifeguards on land.
    Managed by
    Taplow Lakeside

    Getting there

    Taplow Lakeside is in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, SL6 0EA. It is about a 10-minute walk from Taplow railway station.

    51.5205, -0.6891

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Wear a brightly coloured swim cap.
    • Wear a tow float.
    • Scan in and out with a NOWCA wristband.
    • Do not wear a green swim cap.

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    Questions about Taplow Lake

    Can you swim at Taplow Lake?

    Yes, swimming is available during booked Taplow Lakeside sessions. Swimmers need a NOWCA wristband, except for a permitted trial swim, and must follow the venue’s safety rules.

    Do you need to book Taplow Lake?

    Book swims in advance using the Actio app.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Taplow Lake?

    Single swim £7.50; NOWCA membership £15 per year.

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