Hampstead Heath Ponds

Lake and Bathing Area

Hampstead

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9.3^/10

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Has a stamp of approval from The Telegraph and Evening Standard
"open all year round but to use the Mixed Pond in the winter season"(4 Tips)
"Bring your swimming shorts and a little bravery"(3 Tips)

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The TelegraphJune 28, 2012
Beautiful settings, bracing temperatures and a quirky, dedicated troupe of regulars, including the ducks and swans, all set Hampstead Heath's ponds apart.
OlinSeptember 24, 2017
Great park for hiking or running. It's really a gem in the area!
Martin TiedemannMay 20, 2012
12 July: Take a dip in Hampstead's Bathing Ponds, notable for being the only life-guarded open-water swimming facilities in the UK which are open to the public every day all year round.
Effie MMay 11, 2012
The Men's and Ladies' Ponds are open all year round but to use the Mixed Pond in the winter season you must join the Hampstead Heath Winter Swimming Club.
Michell COctober 15, 2010
It's a beautiful park, a combo of Primrose Hill & Richmond Park, IMO. Great place for a jog or a stroll.
Johannes DriessenAugust 15, 2014
Bring your swimming shorts and a little bravery
Frank KeelongNovember 17, 2010
Use the tube (northern line to belsize park) or better 168 or 24 bus from central London and forget the worries about parking
Marco VillaniJuly 13, 2013
31 degree in London and more then 1000 people trying to take a bath!! Very refreshing but... Toooooo many people!! :-)
Paul MannJuly 2, 2012
Über refreshing. If you're a Londoner than there's no excuse not to give it a try!
Valentina CoveyAugust 13, 2016
Just lovely! Picturesque, tranquil.
Jasmine SalemSeptember 8, 2015
Ideal spot for a picnic.
Simon JonesAugust 25, 2012
Do not come here when it is raining. Great tip.

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