West Kirby Marine Lake
West Kirby Marine Lake | OUTSIDE 2 Swim Coach Information
Please see the following information for West Kirby Marine Lake outdoors swimming location. Including directions, session times and coaches.
Coaches
- Joanna Robotham
- Colin McCard
- Fiona Hanik
Session dates and times
- Introductory Session: TBC
- Swim Sessions: Swim sessions will start on Wednesday the 3rd of June at 7:30am.
- Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30am
Location (including where to meet)
- West Kirby Marine Lake, South Parade, Wirral CH48 0QG
- Meet location: Outside the Sail Loft building adjacent to the Marine Lake Car Park (this could change, it will be confirmed by coaches before the session)
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Transport links
- By Train: West Kirby Merseyrail station (links to Liverpool/Birkenhead and Chester) 5 mins walk from the venue.
- By Bus: Several buses serving the area to Wirral and Liverpool connections.
- By Car: The Marine Lake is situated on South Parade in the centre of West Kirby, opposite a Morrison’s supermarket. The Lake is accessed by car via a barriered entry point on South Parade.Google location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NXPHLQdruL6oPM787
Parking information
- There is on site parking available
Swimming experience needed
- Ability to swim 50 metres continuously in a pool – ideally front crawl/breast stroke.
Accessibility of venue
- Highly accessible
- There is a sloped concrete walkway that leads to the water or a pontoon where participants can enter the water from a seated position.
Facilities (including where you can get changed)
- Two changing rooms – male and female are available
What to bring with you
- Bring swim wear you are comfortable in.
- Wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimmers are welcome.
- Optional swim hat and googles
- Towel
- Water shoes/neoprene boots are essential
- Neoprene gloves
- Warm, loose clothes and shoes for changing in to afterwards
- Wooly hat for after and gloves
- Warm drink in a flask for after (optional)