Nearest train station: Braintree
Gosfield Lake, situated a few miles north of Braintree in north Essex and 30 minutes from Colchester, offers a great day out for all the family and features a variety of aquatic activities such as water skiing and kayaking.
The lake itself is only around 5 feet deep meaning a safe experience for all levels of open water swimmer.
You will need to book an open water swimming slot via the resort website or the Gosfield Lake Open Swimming Facebook Page and there are dedicated swimming sessions throughout the week. Check out their website for further info around what to wear (including swim caps) and other useful FAQs.
The site also offers camping and caravan facilities if you want to extend your stay at the site and take full use of all the activities on offer.
How to Get to Gosfied Lake
We’ve provided detailed instructions on how to get to Gosfield Lake by various means of transport below, as well as general travel information nearby.
By car
Enter the postcode CO9 1UD into your sat nav, which will take you straight to the resort where there is plenty of visitor parking.
Gosfield Lake is located in the village of Gosfield nearby the town of Halstead, off the A131 north of Braintree.
By public transport
The nearest train station is Braintree, though if you’re coming from a southernly direction then it may be best to get off at Braintree Freeport station, after which you can take the 38 bus to Halstead and alight at Church Road. From here, Gosfield Lake is a 10 minute walk along Church Road.
There are also plenty of bus routes if you’re coming from Colchester way, though this will take longer.
By bike
The countryside around Braintree has plenty of beautiful cycle routes that pass through many of the villages on the way to Gosfield Lake. Check out this page for some detailed cycle routes.
What else is nearby Gosfield Lake?
As we’ve mentioned Gosfield Lake Resort has plenty of activities on offer alongside open water swimming.
You can also check out nearby Broaks Wood for some great walks in the neighbouring countryside.