Summer Solstice Short Swim

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  • 30 mins

  • Max 90 people
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    Lisvane and Llanishen Visitor Centre

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    Cardiff, GB

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  • Take a morning swim on the longest day of the year!

    Description

    30 min dip session just as the sun is rising on the longest day of the year. Ticket price includes a hot drink.


    For reasons of safety, entry into the water will be at 5:30 shortly after sunrise to allow for a safe amount of light for the activity.

    Requirements

    Must feel confident at being able to swim a minimum of 100m.


    Minimum age 12yrs - see notes relating to swimmers aged under 18 before attending.


    Please complete your disclaimer and medical information ahead of your visit – this will be prompted through your online booking. If this information isn’t completed in advance, it can cause delays to you starting your session. This information must be completed for every person participating

    What to bring

    Swimming:


    ·Brightly coloured swim hat – so you are easily visible to the lifeguard team

    ·Footwear to wear to walk to the water’s edge as access points vary with water levels.

    ·Goggles recommended - although not a necessity

    ·Tow float for any under 16s mandatory

    ·Tow float recommended for all swimmers

    ·Towel

    ·Warm clothes for afterwards – even in the summer season.

    ·Please no: fins, snorkels, in ear headphones or hard hand paddles.

    Update 02/06/25:

    A small number of swimmers have reported mild symptoms akin to swimmer’s itch. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide regular updates.


    Itinerary

    1.Make sure you arrive in good time and have signed all relevant disclaimers and medical declarations in advance

    2.Check in at the Activity Centre reception

    3.Changing rooms and lockers are available

    4.Meet your shore-based lifeguard for up to date information regarding water temperature, direction of swim and entry notes before you initiate your swim session.

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24 days ago

Pleasant walk around the reservoir. Great cafe/restaurant with lovely views. Good menu choice of hot and cold meals/drinks. Lots of pay and display parking but free up to 90 minutes. Good for bird spotters and water ...

Jason Mead

Jason Mead

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a month ago

Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs – A Beautiful Escape in Cardiff Located in the north of Cardiff, Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs offer a stunning natural retreat, perfect for walking, relaxing, and wildlife spotting. ...

Aanu R

Aanu R

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2 months ago

Beautiful place to walk in Cardiff. Parking available but limited so I would imagine it gets full at peak times. Good coffee from cafe, good range of food to choose from and lovely place to sit and watch the world go by ...

Jo Patterson

Jo Patterson

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3 months ago

A nice place to walk. You can eat something and have a coffee there. Small parking lot and sometimes you have to wait for someone to leave. Lots of places to park electric cars, there are places for the disabled.

Edith D.J

Edith D.J

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3 months ago

A beautiful spot for a walk only a few minutes away from the centre of Cardiff, but almost a world away! Cafe was good and although service was a little slow the place was very busy. Parking is free for the first 90 ...

Emyr Foxhall

Emyr Foxhall

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