Nearest train station: Hinckley/Narborough
If you’re looking for a fun open water swimming spot in Leicestershire that offers a lakeside bar and bistro and camping facilities to boot, then check out Stanton Lakes, a few miles southeast of the city of Leicester set amidst beautiful countryside.
If you’re simply looking for a relaxed swim in the loveli lakes (couldn’t resist a Monty Python reference, sorry) and some food and drink after, or indeed looking to hone in your skills as an open water swimmer perhaps training for a triathlon, Stanton Lakes is perfect.
Stanton Lakes requires you to book in advance to get an open water swimming slot, so make sure you check their website to keep an eye on available slots and book accordingly. Slots currently cost £6 per hourly session and is available from May to September.
How to Get to Stanton Lakes
We’ve provided detailed instructions on how to get to this open water swimming spot in Leicestershire by various means of transport below, as well as general travel information nearby.
By car
Enter the postcode LE9 4JA into your sat nav, which will take you right to the lakes where you can park up.
The lakes are located just off the B581.
By public transport
If you’re coming into the area via Leicester, the best route is via Narborough train station where you can get the X84 bus from School Lane to Warwick Road in the village of Sutton in the Elms. The lakes are about a 20 minute walk from here.
By bike
This rural part of Leicestershire has plenty of great cycle routes that you can combine a visit to Stanton Lakes with.
Take a look at this detailed cycle route map around the Hinckley & Bosworth area which is a great route nearby.
What else is nearby Stanton Lakes?
Stoney Cove, another great water activity centre is just a couple of hundred metres west. Along with open water swimming options, the site is also a well-known inland scuba diving training centre.
You can also follow the nearby River Soar which meanders through gorgeous rural scenery and meadows alongside some beautiful Midlands villages.