Wild Swim Atlas

Lakes and tarns in Cheshire

3 lakes and tarns you can swim in across Cheshire, each checked for public access.

3 spots listed3 lakes and tarns1 need a booking in season

3 spots in Cheshire

Organised swimming

Manley Mere

Lake
Dunham on the Hill

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

Occasional swimming

The Flash

Lake
Winsford Flash, Winsford

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

Book before swimming

Pick Mere

Lake
Pickmere Lake, Wincham

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