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Brightwater Reservoir 🌊Open water swimming
🌿Wild immersion
🌬️Nature as it comes
📍Saxby, Lincolnshire

WERE BACK. Winter swim season is here and with water temperatures fast approaching single figures, it’s important to und...
15/10/2026

WERE BACK. Winter swim season is here and with water temperatures fast approaching single figures, it’s important to understand how to enjoy cold water swimming safely.

For anyone wishing to continue swimming with us throughout the winter who hasn’t previously completed our cold water induction course, or cannot provide evidence of one they’ve completed elsewhere, we’re asking you to attend one of our upcoming sessions.
Equally, if you’re new to cold water swimming, or simply fancy refreshing your knowledge and confidence, we’d love to welcome you!

Our courses cover the essentials of cold water safety, the risks and the great benefits, helping you better understand how your body responds to colder temperatures and how to recognise your own limits.
As part of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in a controlled, supervised ice tub dip around 5°C, allowing you to experience the effects of cold water first hand in a safe, managed environment.

The log burner will be roaring, with coffee and cake available to help you warm up, relax and enjoy the company of fellow swimmers.

📅 Upcoming dates:
Saturday 24th October
Saturday 7th November

🕘 Time: 9:30–11:30am
📍 Location: Hay Barn, Saxby, LN8 2DQ.
💷 Price: £22.50 per person. £5 deposit must be sent to secure your place. Places are limited.

📩 Please send us a direct message to secure your place, and we’ll provide you with all the details of what’s included and what to bring.

We look forward to welcoming you for another winter of swimming at Brightwater! ❄️

🔔UPDATE TO SCHEDULE🔔We have added our regular Friday morning swims back to the timetable, and swapped the paddle board a...
14/10/2026

🔔UPDATE TO SCHEDULE🔔

We have added our regular Friday morning swims back to the timetable, and swapped the paddle board and swim session around, paddle boarding first followed by the sunset swim. Don’t forget to book on for yoga Sunday morning 9-9:30 if you’d like to take part!
We’re also hoping to announce the return of our cold water induction courses this week. For those looking to swim with us during the winter months, you must have previously taken an induction course or you’ll be required complete our one. The course is a couple of hours and we will run through all the risks and benefits of cold water, followed by a controlled cold water plunge in a tub so you get the full experience ❄️😲 all in all good fun. Please keep an eye out for this.

14/10/2026

Steamy sunrise swim worth getting up for! 12c water temp, not long till we’re back in the single digits ❄️

11/10/2026

I know we keep banging on about it, but sunny Sunday morning’s at the res take some beating! Top atmosphere and vibes as usual 💚

You’re all a hardy lot, so why not book on for what could be our last yoga session of the year! Unique Yoga will be join...
09/10/2026

You’re all a hardy lot, so why not book on for what could be our last yoga session of the year! Unique Yoga will be joining us Sunday, 18th October for a 30 minute session 9-9:30am followed by our regular swim session 9:30-11:30am. By Madeleines will also be there serving up warming drinks and treats after 🤩

Unique Yoga are taking £5 nonrefundable deposits now so please contact Ananda to secure your place.

Pizza with Purpose is joining us Thursday evening, 8th October from 5-7:15pm. Swimmers first followed by paddle boarders...
06/10/2026

Pizza with Purpose is joining us Thursday evening, 8th October from 5-7:15pm. Swimmers first followed by paddle boarders. No need to book, simply turn up and enjoy.

Today has been a good day 😁 something very exciting has been placed up at the reservoir today 👀Guesses welcome!?
05/10/2026

Today has been a good day 😁 something very exciting has been placed up at the reservoir today 👀
Guesses welcome!?

CHANGE TO SCHEDULE. Dodging showers for next week’s timetable! Paddleboard, kayak, swim and Pizza with Purpose night Thu...
05/10/2026

CHANGE TO SCHEDULE.

Dodging showers for next week’s timetable! Paddleboard, kayak, swim and Pizza with Purpose night Thursday!

04/10/2026

No footage from this morning, so have some from last weeks Harvest Moon swim. Keep an eye out for our next event!

Amazing to see the community grow at Brightwater over the summer, and still going strong now the water temperature has dropped! Sunday mornings have become one of our favourite sessions at the res, and regardless of the weather and season we will continue to show up 😁

We’re extending our session tomorrow, Sunday 4th to 09:30-12:00! Come and enjoy the reservoir and sunshine, bring your c...
03/10/2026

We’re extending our session tomorrow, Sunday 4th to 09:30-12:00! Come and enjoy the reservoir and sunshine, bring your chair and relax. By Madeleines will be with us to keep you all hydrated and energy levels in check 😉

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