Highgate Bathing Pond

Bargain summer splash - men only

Address:

(Lower end of) Millfield Lane - Hampstead Heath
N6 - Hampstead
London

Nearest Bus or Train:

Gospel Oak

Open Hours:

Dawn-dusk M-Su

Enjoy a swim in the fresh air at this men-only bathing pond. As it's all natural water, there's no chlorine to sting your eyes, and it's free, so there's no sting to your wallet either. Open all year round, although you'd have to be tough to brave the weather in the winter months, the ponds are open for a refreshing dip anytime between daylight and dusk. Boys over eight who can swim confidently can join in the fun, while ladies can swim at the nearby Kenwood Bathing Pond. Set in a beautiful verdant spot, it is a wonderful oasis that takes you back to the Victorian era.

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