Outdoors for Everyone
Waterbeach Lake
Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust is also operating on Waterbeach Lake for selected days this year. Come along for exclusive access to the lake, either for a swim or on a board.​​
Access to the lake for these activities is only at these times and through booking with CSLT.
Situated within the new Waterbeach development, the lake offers a different experience from Milton Country Park. More to explore and different wildlife make this lake a hidden gem, only available to swim and board on a few set dates this year.
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Sessions will take place at Waterbeach on Wednesday evenings and Sundays for sessions on other days please look at our sessions run at Milton Country Park or email us to enquire at mcp@cambridgesportlakes.org.uk.
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Water quality is regularly tested and complies with bathing water standards. Details regarding water quality can be found here.
Open Water Swimming​
Public swim sessions are operated through NOWCA. For the best prices, please book through the ACTiO app or at https://actio.nowca.org/venue/334
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Sessions
Wednesdays Evenings 17:00-18:30
Sunday 11:00-12:30
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The course is expected to be around 400m in length, with the ability to shorten your route as needed. There is emergency egress along the near bank all the way along the course.
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Tow Floats are mandatory for all swimmers.
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Please remember to swim responsibly and be mindful of others.
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Paddleboarding Taster
Our 1h paddleboard taster sessions will get you on a board and exploring the near parts of the lake. These sessions are fun, friendly and designed for all abilities. You might get wet so please dress appropriately.
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Sessions
Sunday 13:00-14:00
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Equipment and Experience
No previous experience is necessary, all equipment provided.
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Sessions suitable for age 8+
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Open Paddling sessions
Our 1.5h Open Paddle sessions allow you access to the lake once you have your Ready to Ride qualification to enjoy paddling and practice your skills. ​
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Sessions
Sundays 9:30 -11:00
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Equipment and Experience
- You can hire all equipment necessary or bring your own kit
- You must hold a Ready/Born to ride or paddle safer award
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Sessions suitable for age 8+
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Paddleboarding BSUPA Ready to Ride
Our 2.5h paddleboard Ready to Ride sessions will get you on a board and exploring the near parts of the lake. These sessions are fun, friendly and designed for all abilities.
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Sessions
Sundays 14:30- 17:00
This BSUPA accredited course is for beginners wanting learn the basics of paddleboarding. It includes:
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Launch and recovery
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Setting up your paddleboard and leash
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Safe fall and return to shore
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Basic paddle stroke
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Different turn techniques
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Competence and confidence on the water
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Understanding the effects of the weather
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Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded a BSUPA accredited certificate.
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No previous experience is necessary, all equipment provided.
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Sessions suitable for age 8+
Getting Here
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Drive: Enter the site from the A10 Roundabout junction and park in the sustainable transport hub.
The lake is a short walk down between the Cala show homes and is visible from the hub
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Walk or Cycle: Pedestrian and cycle access is available from Denny End Road. Follow the road up past the gatehouse and around the back of the sports hall. You can then turn left to cut across the runway to the lake.