Memberships
Our aim is to build a community of confident and joyful swimmers and paddleboarders.
Expect laughter, tears and the joy of challenging our limits and celebrating each other. You become a member when you purchase an annual pass which allows you swim and Sup as often as you like, other benefits include 5 free passes for friends and family per year , members only free events and discounts on sauna and other events.
Once you have bought your pass, choose a date for your first swim, this is the start date of your pass. You then book your members only time slot before you come.Your slot gives you an arrival time but we invite you to stay afterwards, and join us around the fire or in our cafe to chat.
Annual Pass for 12 months - £250
Monthly direct debit - £25 with 12 installments - trial for 3 months, if its not for you , email us to cancel.
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Regular meet-ups
Our swimming community have set up a number of groups to provide safe spaces to connect, socialise and swim together.
Chilly bits & talking sh1t-Men's cold water swimming group.
Cold water swimming is a great form of therapy for both mind and body. From boosting the mood to enhancing resilience, the bennefits go far beyond the initial shock of the chill.
Social connections are just as important mental physical health.
we want to bring these two things together to build a network that helps support each other.
The group has Monthly meet ups the last Saturday in the month with Barry.
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Mental-pause - Women's group
Take a mental pause, a deep breath and talk to other woman who are in the same boat as you. Woman suffer hormonal changes, work and family life pressures and huge to do lists so come along to our safe place and have an hour to decompress
Cold Water swimming but fear the unknown had huge positive impacts on our mind and bodies!
So why not come a long for a coffee and a chat (no pressure to swim) and see how nature and water impact us positively.
I am Nadine, Six years ago, I discovered the Magic of the water
(I am a dipper, not a swimmer). At that moment my mental health journey changed direction. Water is now my therapy. As a professional working mum of 4, diagnosed as ADHD and navigating perimenopause, I needed to take some responsibility for my self-care and Water and Nature gave me an overall sense of calmness. It comes with challenges when you have limited time to socialise and connect with others and I felt that this was what I was missing a true connection with those like-minded people.
I felt I wanted to create a space for others like me, so Mental pause came into being .
Queer waters
A group for any LGBTQ+ folks to experience nature, community and connection in a beautiful, supportive setting.
Come and swim, dip or just chat with like-minded people over a cuppa. Discover how fantastic open water swimming and spending time in nature is for your mental health!
Alternate Weds - visit the bookings page for more info
FOD Bluetits.
We are thrilled to be a regular swim spot for the Forest of Dean Bluetits group.
The Bluetits is a worldwide community of people who came together and formed friendships and local communities. We are a not-for-profit organisation, all the profits we make from online sales, holidays and challenges go back into funding our community.
Hi I'm Sarah, your Bluetits FOD leader. I am here as your point of contact and to support you in your swimming journey! I love being outdoors and in the water , I have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share. I first came to Court Farm lakes for a swim back in summer 23 and have supported Nix and Jo to take on the lease and go for it !
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Click on the logo to Join the FOD Bluetits FB group for more information!
Forest Vikings Tri Club
We are a small friendly Triathlon group.
The group was created to help motivate people who may struggle training on their own. We are thrilled to call Court Farm Lakes home and have our clubhouse, at the cafe - who doesn't love a bit of cake !
We are excited for our new kit to be made, oh yes we have a cool design kit so you can turn up to an event or even a training session and feel like you're a part of something great. I'm really excited to see where this group goes. So if you feel like you could be a part of this, get in touch to see if we are what you are looking for.
This group is for all abilities, you are all welcome.
Founder of Forest Vikings:
Hi I am James , founder of Forest Vikings, Myself and other PT'S are on hand offering different skills to support all abilities and levels to improve your strength, technique and stamina. Caroline even runs fitness classes from the lake twice a week.
We also have access to some swimming coaches, sessions are organised for the new year in Lydney Indoor pool and then Court Farm lakes once the water warms up !
