Walk Swim Long walks and relaxing swims.
Fun with friends at Frensham
Brockwell Swimmers went for our last 2017 monthly Swim/Walk from Farnham to Frensham Pond on Sunday 24th September. Originally planned for the Saturday, when it poured with rain, the rescheduling of the day proved fortuitous as we had near perfect walking conditions. Warm weather, bit of sun and a bit of cloud. Ten of us, […]
Farnham to Frensham 2017
Farnham to Frensham Great Pond (or on to Bentley Station) Sunday 24th September. This is taken from Wild Swimming Walks, walk number 4, distance 8 (or 13) miles. We will be meeting at Brockwell Lido Car Park at 10am, Sunday 24th September, then driving down to Farnham Station arriving at 11:10am. Please let us know […]
I say Lido, you say Lido
Brockwell swimmers headed down to East Sussex on Saturday 23rd July for our third swim walk of the year. First stop was the beautiful Pells Pool on the outskirts of Lewes. This 46 metre fresh water pool is a lido lovers dream. The water was clear, fresh and (allegedly) 22°C on this particular morning. Curiously, […]
Heading for the Heath 20th August
We’re off for our annual August stroll round Hampstead Heath on Sunday the 20th, starting at Parliament Hill Lido, a splash at the mixed pond, and finishing with a glorious swim at the mens or ladies pond. Meet outside Brixton Tube Station at 10am. We then travel to to Kentish Town, via Victoria and Northern […]
Pells Pool to Saltdean Swim/Walk
Make a note in your diary for a coast swim/walk on Saturday 22nd July. We’ll be taking the 9:17am train from London Victoria to Lewes for a swim at the charming Pells Pool lido. Suitably refreshed we’ll then be taking an 9 mile walk along the South Downs Way to the newly re-opened Saltdean Lido. […]
Hastings and all that…
Following a thankful change in weather forecast, Brockwell Swimmers headed for a sunny Hastings to complete the first of our four Walk Swims 2017. The group met at platform 12 St Pancras (some only just making the train) and headed for Three Oaks station via Ashford International to start walk number 25 from the Wild […]
Hastings Swim/Walk 10th June
Brockwell Swimmers are heading for Hastings for our first Swim/Walk of 2017 on Saturday 10th June. We’ll be meeting at Brixton Tube Station at 8:30am then catching the 9:34am fast train from St Pancras to Three Oaks where the walk starts. We would definitely recommend you book your ticket early to ensure you get a […]
Swim Walk Diary Dates 2017
Make a note in your diary because Brockwell Swimmers are heading for the country this Summer for some more jaunts in the fresh air and wild swimming in open water. Saturday 10th June – East Sussex, Three Oaks to Hastings Saturday 22nd July – South Downs, Pells Pool to Saltdean Lido Sunday 20th August – […]