STIBBINGTON WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Sibson Lake’s 400‑metre Passage: A Compact Season of Open‑Water Practice
Coached, 60‑minute open‑water sessions at Sibson Lake that run weekly through the summer and suit swimmers aged 12 and up.
Sibson Lake’s 400‑metre Passage: A Compact Season of Open‑Water Practice.
At Sibson Lake, near Stibbington, swimmers gather on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings for coached, 60‑minute open‑water sessions set on a marked 400‑metre course; the program is positioned for everyone from first‑time open‑water swimmers to athletes sharpening race fitness and runs through the summer months.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Regular weekly sessions through the summer
Sessions are offered on a recurring weekly schedule across the summer months, providing consistent coached practice and the opportunity to build open‑water skills over multiple weeks.
Evening and morning options
Choose a Wednesday evening or Saturday morning slot to fit training around the week — a simple rhythm that suits commuters and weekend swimmers alike.
Swim with a like‑minded group
Sessions attract a community of open‑water swimmers, offering social support and steady peer motivation for improving technique or preparing for events.
What the day feels like
What a Session Feels Like
A single session runs sixty minutes and centers on coached practice in calm lake conditions: a briefing and warm‑up, focused work around a marked 400‑metre course, and a short cooldown — all delivered with an eye toward safety and incremental skill development for swimmers of varying experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session is for — and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions run weekly on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings during the summer season; schedule details are provided by the operator.
Each session is 60 minutes long and uses a marked 400‑metre route for coached practice and laps.
Meet at Sibson Lake, Great North Road, Stibbington, Peterborough, PE8 6LS for registration and the session start.
No specific gear list is included in the verified data; consult your booking confirmation or the operator for recommended kit.
The published price is £8 per person; participants must be at least 12 years old, and under‑18s must be accompanied in the water.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When do sessions take place?
Sessions run every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning during the summer season.
What is the length of a session and the course?
Each session lasts 60 minutes and uses a marked 400‑metre course.
What are the age rules for participants?
Participants must be at least 12 years old; under‑18s must be accompanied by an adult in the water.
Where do I meet for the session?
Meet at Sibson Lake, Great North Road, Stibbington, Peterborough, PE8 6LS.
How much does it cost to join a session?
The published cost is £8 per person.
Are the sessions suitable for event training?
Yes — sessions are offered for swimmers looking to improve technique or train for events, with coached practice on a marked course.