Tri20 Swim Centre

At the Tri20 Swim Centre we pride ourselves on our friendly 'club atmosphere' and welcome swimmers of all abilities from novice triathletes to aspiring English Channel swimmers and everyone in between.
After a hugely successful season in 2009, our Reading based Open Water Swimming Centre has a new look, and a new name, for 2010.

The venue, which was chosen for the first ever British Triathlon, now has a retail shop onsite for all your Triathlon and Open Water Swimming essentials. The Tri20 Shop stocks a full range of Wetsuits, Tri-suits, Swimming Goggles and accessories from 2XU, blueseventy and Orca; running shoes by Newton and a range of Nutrition products from Buzz, Mule Bar and For Goodness Shakes.
We offer a complimentary wetsuit fitting service and many of the triathlon wetsuits are available to 'try before you buy'.

The lake water temperature will be measured and updated daily on this website so why not set us up as one of your 'favourites' and have a quick glance before you head over for a swim. Then you can decide if you need those booties or not!

The facility has recently been accredited as a NOWCA approved lake and we offer scheduled on-site triathlon and open water swimming coaching in line with the NOWCA and BTF guidelines. For those requiring something less structured there will always be an experienced open water swimmer on hand to offer advice, guidance and reassurance.

Enquire now and give your training a boost.

Register for the Tri20 Open Water Swim trials

Our facilities:

• Well marked 800meter swim loop - straight up and down course with large Marker Buoys for easy sighting.
• Safety boats in the water at all times.
• Female and Male changing rooms with shower facilities.
• Easily accessible from M4 Jn11 at Reading.
• T1 Clubhouse with Sky Sports, Wireless Internet and most importantly Tea, Coffee and Snacks!
• Junior Swimmers welcome (Waiver form must be completed by a Parent or Guardian).
• Wetsuit Hire Service - available on a Single Swim or Weekly basis.
• Cycleops Trainers available for T1 Brick Sessions.
• Scenic 1.7km run track around the lake.

Location:

The lake is situated at the Copthorne Hotel off Junction 11 on M4.
Copthorne Hotel
Pingewood
Reading RG30 3UN

Directions:

Exit the M4 at Junction 11 and follow the A33 towards Basingstoke. At the FIRST roundabout take the third exit (signposted Grazeley) and follow signs for the Copthorne Hotel; the Hotel is only 2 miles from Junction 11. Enter the Hotel complex and look for the Beach Flags in the far right corner of the Car Park.

Prices:

£5.00 Single Swim
£45.00 10 Swim Ticket
£200 Season Swim Ticket

Opening Times:

Summer Season [April 17th - October 3rd]
Tuesday & Thursday 06:30 - 09:00
Tuesday & Thursday 17:30 - 20:00
Saturday & Sunday 07:30 - 10:00

Winter Season - details to follow.

All swimmers MUST complete a Waiver Form and register before entering the water (available for DOWNLOAD HERE if you wish to speed registration on arrival). Please adhere to the Tri20 Rules and Regulations detailed onsite.

MySportingTimes / Tri20 reserve the right to refuse admission or remove swimmers from the water if the safety of other swimmers is compromised.