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    Stoney Cove

    Sapcote, LeicestershireQuarry on Stoney Cove lakeSwimming permitted

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    Former granite quarry with a 1000-metre swimming course and deep, cold water.

    Water
    Quarry, Stoney Cove lake
    Entry
    £10 per open-water swimming session, or £6 with Swimlog registration., booking required in season
    Swim hours
    From 8:30 each day.
    Facilities
    1000 metre perimeter course, car park, showers, changing rooms
    Lifeguard
    Rescue boat and crew on standby when divers are in the water.
    Managed by
    Stoney Cove Ltd

    Getting there

    Stoney Cove is on Sapcote Road, Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire LE9 4DW.

    52.5424, -1.2747

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    Know before you go

    • Swim in groups of two or more, or use a spotter.
    • Use a tow float.
    • Do not swim beneath the cliffs; stay 10 metres away.
    • Children under 12 must not swim.

    Swimming spots nearby

    All of Leicestershire
    Official bathing water29 mi

    West Lake

    Lake
    Colwick

    Questions about Stoney Cove

    Can you swim at Stoney Cove?

    Yes. Public open-water swimming is available with advance booking and a swimming ticket. The water is deep and cold and is not suitable for paddling or play swimming.

    Do you need to book Stoney Cove?

    All visiting swimmers must have a valid booking in their name.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Stoney Cove?

    £10 per open-water swimming session, or £6 with Swimlog registration.

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