Swim Six Hills Open Water Swimming

Open water swimming doesn't come much more straightforward than this. Six Hills offers a proper lake swim just outside Melton Mowbray, where the water stays refreshingly cool even in summer and the setting feels properly rural. The lake itself is well-maintained with clear entry and exit points, though you'll want to bring your own wetsuit unless you're one of those hardy types who enjoys a proper shock to the system. Most swimmers here are regulars who know the drill - it's that sort of place where everyone nods hello but gets on with their business. The water quality is consistently good, and there's enough space that you won't be bumping into other swimmers even on busier days. Families might find it a bit specialist unless they've got keen swimmers in tow, but for anyone serious about open water training or just fancying a proper swim in natural surroundings, it hits the spot. Distance swimmers use it for training, while others just enjoy the meditative quality of lake swimming. Getting there from holiday parks like Frisby Lakes Lodge Park or Eye Kettleby Lakes is straightforward enough, making it a decent addition to a Leicestershire break if you're the swimming type. Just don't expect changing facilities - this is very much a turn up, swim, and head off affair.