Lifeguarded Swimming

Lifeguarded & Coached Open Water Swimming – Now Available at Our Lake

We're excited to let you know that you can now enjoy lifeguarded and coached open water swimming sessions right here at our lake, thanks to a partnership with Peak Open Water Sports.

Whether you’re new to open water swimming, looking to improve your technique, or simply want the reassurance of a qualified lifeguard on site, this service provides a safe and supportive environment for all swimmers — from recreational dipper to competitive athlete.

Peak Open Water Sports is run by Nicola Butler (née Pollard), an experienced coach, trainer, and founder of Peak Fitness and Training. Nicola is passionate about creating a welcoming community where people of all abilities — including juniors aged 8+ — can experience the benefits of swimming in open water with trained lifeguards and coaches present.

Peak Open Water Sports operates across four carefully selected open water venues in Suffolk and Norfolk, including:

• South Elmham Lakes (that's us!)
• Fritton Lake (Norfolk)
• Lowestoft Beach – North & South (Suffolk)
• Lynford Water (Norfolk)

How to Join or Book a Trial Swim

To access coached and lifeguarded swimming sessions here and at the other Peak locations, you can:

• Book a trial swim
• Or sign up for membership, which gives you unlimited booking access to all open water sessions at all locations

To find out more or book your first session, please visit the Peak Open Water Sports website