The lake overtops approximately every two weeks during spring tides of 12.6m or more, refreshing the water with seawater from the Bristol Channel. Spring tides occur twice each lunar [...]

Clevedon Marine Lake is filled with seawater from the Bristol Channel and is more sensitive to air temperature than the open sea. Water temperatures typically range between 3°C and [...]

Dry off in a sheltered spot while standing on an insulated mat or towel, then layer up, including a warm hat. Drink something hot and warm up slowly. You [...]

If you’re not wearing a wetsuit, a general guide is 1 minute of swimming per degree Celsius of water temperature. Beginners should limit swims to 2–3 minutes. Only enter [...]

Enter the water slowly and calmly to control your breathing and prevent cold shock. Never jump in. Ideally, swim when other winter swimmers are present. Cold shock is a [...]

If you have any health concerns, consult your GP before swimming in cold water. Acclimatisation is best achieved by gradually adjusting through regular dips in cooler water from September [...]

Cold water (or winter) swimming typically refers to water temperatures below 10°C, usually from November to April. These temperatures can cause pain and numbness, especially in hands, feet, and [...]

No, Clevedon Marine Lake is unsupervised. All users are responsible for their own safety. Swimmers, paddle boarders, canoeists, sailors, and model boaters are welcome—though powered craft and large inflatables [...]