BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER, ONE DIP AT A TIME

Join our fortnightly social swim club at the West Reservoir, bringing together young social swimmers from across London.

The format? It’s pretty simple.

Twice a month we come together for a social swim followed by coffee, pastries and a well-earned chit chat. There are also regular side quests — midweek sauna evenings, wild swimming day trips, groovy nights out, the lot.

Our mission? To build the best crew of likeminded social swimmers who are up for making some new friends and generally keen for a good time.

How do I join?

Follow us on TikTok and/or Instagram and drop us a DM, or visit our sign up page, and we will add you into our swim club group chat.

You can also sign up to our Bobbing Along newsletter for the latest on our upcoming swims, side quests and other events.

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Group of four friends posing together in a casual outdoor setting at a London swim club social event
Group of people standing by the West Reservoir Centre after a christmas winter swim
Group of people standing on grass with a clear blue sky socialising after a London swim club event
Two people in a cold plunge with a saunas in the background at a swim club sauna event
Two women about to go for a cold water swim at a swim club event
London swimmers sitting on grass under a clear blue sky with trees in the background socialising after swim club
Two people posing together at a swim club social event with a dark background
People gathered by London's West Reservoir Centre after swim club

Key deets...

Dates

See here for our full calendar of social swims and side quests. Regular reminders are posted on our Insta / TikTok and our group chat.

Location

West Reservoir Centre, Green Lanes, Hackney, London, N4 2HA (Google Maps).

Time

Kick-off is usually at 10:30am but sometimes we do later. All info will be in the group chat including which swims slots to book (see How to book below).

Cost

Our swim club is free to join. In order to swim however you do need to book a swim slot at the West Reservoir — price info is here.

How to book

Open water swimming slots at the West Reservoir must be booked in advance on the Better Health website.

The booking link will be posted in the group chat (with information on which slots to book) when bookings open. Better Health members can book at 6pm on the Sunday before the swim. Non-members can book the following day (Monday) at 6pm.

Swim caps

Please remember to bring a red, orange or pink swimming cap (or hat / beanie) — the lifeguards won't let you swim without one. They do sometimes have swim caps you can borrow at the front desk.

Do I need a wetsuit?

No, you do not need a wetsuit to swim at the West Reservoir — even during winter — but please wear whatever you feel comfortable swimming in. Some people do choose to wear wetsuits even during the warmer months, especially if they are planning on swimming longer distances. There are no rules — it’s totally up to you.

How far do we swim?

Our vibe is very very chill — there is absolutely ZERO pressure to swim a particular distance or stay in for a certain amount of time.

During the winter it is important that you listen to your body and only stay in for as long as feels right. There are different length courses available so you can decide which one is right for you.

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We have received funding from the One More Hour impact initiative — a big thank you for helping us do more cool things.

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