Wild Swim Atlas

Wild swimming in Cheshire

4 places to swim in Cheshire, each checked for public access. Open a spot for its season, booking rules and how to get there.

4 spots listed3 lakes and tarns1 river1 need a booking in season

4 spots in Cheshire

Organised swimming6 mi

Manley Mere

Lake
Dunham on the Hill

Manley Mere offers organised open-water swimming sessions in a natural lake near Frodsham.

Occasional swimming16 mi

The Flash

Lake
Winsford Flash, Winsford

Winsford Flash is a shallow lake used mainly for sailing and fishing, with occasional swimming.

Book before swimming18 mi

Pick Mere

Lake
Pickmere Lake, Wincham

Pick Mere is a natural lake with pre-booked open-water swimming sessions and access from the shore.

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