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Jun 2021
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hellywobs
I grew up in Devon and never once went to Shoalstone, though I did learn to swim at Clennon Valley (and now there's a parkrun next door :) ).
Jun 2021
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Kanajlo
As a non-swimmer I did not pay much attention to the derelict pool I used to walk past when I lived in Ponty in the early and late 00s, but I've revisited the town more recently and repeatedly ran past what is now the The National Lido of Wales! which sounds quite impressive.

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I still can't swim though.
Jun 2021
11:36am, 7 Jun 2021
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LindsD
Found you!
Jun 2021
3:08pm, 7 Jun 2021
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Groundhog
I'm going for another Friday swim. After no success with the mystifying booking system at Uxbridge Lido (no afternoon swimming at all!?) I saw Hampton Pool in the list of nearby alternatives. The photo on their website shows it steaming away in winter - heated all year round and no need for wetsuits.

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Jun 2021
3:31pm, 7 Jun 2021
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LindsD
It's lovely. Teebs used to swim there a lot, and I was lucky enough to go to one of their night swims with her and Billy.
Jun 2021
8:05pm, 9 Jun 2021
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Groundhog
Tinside Lido at Plymouth Hoe was featured in Michael Portillo's Great British Railway Journeys today. From about 9:30 in...

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Jun 2021
8:16pm, 9 Jun 2021
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Groundhog
A lido article in Outdoor Swimmer.

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Jun 2021
10:09pm, 9 Jun 2021
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LindsD
I was at Hampstead ponds today but no swim kit. Next time.
Jun 2021
10:31pm, 9 Jun 2021
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Big_G
Groundhog, thanks for the link to Great British Railway Journeys, as it was an interesting watch. I'm going to have to get myself down there soon.
Jun 2021
4:54pm, 12 Jun 2021
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Groundhog
Hampton pool on Friday afternoon. It's at the West end of Bushy Park and it's very popular just now. 36m and 8 lanes which felt a little narrow with so many people there. It was quite warm too at about 28C.

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