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Open Water Swimming Registration

Due to the start of the season being delayed, the registration fee for 2026 is free of charge.

ANDERTON CENTRE SUPERVISED OPEN WATER SWIMMING SESSIONS

After a 20-year hiatus, Open Water Swimming returns to the Anderton Centre.
The supervised open water swimming sessions provide a safe and enjoyable environment for competent swimmers looking to experience the thrill of open water swimming in the stunning surroundings of Lower Rivington Reservoir.
Please note that these sessions are not suitable for beginners. Safety cover is provided; however, there are no open water lifeguards on duty. Swimming is restricted to a set course only.

SESSION DETAILS

Season: 12th July – 30th August 

Day & Time: Sundays, 08:30 – 09:30 and 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Anderton Centre, Lower Rivington Reservoir
Registration Fee: Free of charge for 2026

Session Fee: £10 per person per swim
Capacity: Maximum 50 swimmers per session

All swimmers must book onto a specific date and time session, and ensure they have already registered online in advance.

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS
· Swimmers must be competent and experienced in open-water swimming.
· Swimmers must complete a form outlining their previous open water swimming experience.
· Proof of membership to one of the following organisations is required:
Swim England
RLSS UK
Triathlon England

British Triathlon

Affiliated Open Water Swimming Clubs

· Swimmers must provide an email address, mobile number, and emergency contact details during registration.
· All participants must read and confirm they have understood the safety leaflet before registering.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

· Open Water Swimming remains strictly prohibited on Lower Rivington Reservoir except during supervised sessions run by the Anderton Centre.
· All sessions are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions, water quality, or other unforeseen circumstances.
· Refunds will be provided for sessions cancelled by the Centre. Refunds cannot be provided for participant cancellations. 
· The Anderton Centre reserves the right to refuse participation if swimmers do not meet the required safety and experience criteria.

Join us for a safe and exhilarating open-water swimming experience at the Anderton Centre.

‘Reservoirs contain operational infrastructure and unseen risks. Swimming is not allowed on Lower Rivington, unless through an authorised swim session at the Anderton Centre. These managed swim sessions have additional safety measures to ensure that swimming can take place safely. For your own safety please do not swim at any United Utilities’ reservoirs.’

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