Winter Swims
We are currently helping with the launch of WYLD Sauna. Keep posted on Instagram here, and/or subscribe here for updates on future swim sessions.
COOL MILE - Apr 2025, Liverpool
Sat 12 APRIL 2025
A 1 mile swim in water temp around 11 degrees Celsius.
- Registration: 09:30 to 10:00
- In water acclimatisation allowed: 10:10 to 10:19
- Swim start: 10:20am
- If you can swim 1km within 30 minutes you'll make any cut off in place
Location on Google maps here.
Sat 12 APRIL 2025
The Eliminator - Liverpool, 03 May
Sat 03 May 2025
Each lap is a total of 2.5km (2km run, 500m swim). The cut off time for each lap:
WOMEN 9:00 Start
- Lap 1: 26 min
- Lap 2: 25 min
- Lap 3: 24 min
- Lap 4: 22 min
- Lap 5: 20 min
- Lap 6: Just go!
MEN 11:30 Start
- Lap 1: 26 min
- Lap 2: 24 min
- Lap 3: 22 min
- Lap 4: 20 min
- Lap 5: 18 min
- Lap 6: Just go!
Start times may be subject to slight change.
Keep an eye on the website & instagram for race updates.
Race location is by Princes Dock Footbridge (Swim Liverpool venue).
The Eliminator - Liverpool, 06 Sep
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Each lap is a total of 2.5km (2km run, 500m swim). The cut off time for each lap:
WOMEN 9:00 Start
- Lap 1: 26 min
- Lap 2: 25 min
- Lap 3: 24 min
- Lap 4: 22 min
- Lap 5: 20 min
- Lap 6: Just go!
MEN 11:30 Start
- Lap 1: 26 min
- Lap 2: 24 min
- Lap 3: 22 min
- Lap 4: 20 min
- Lap 5: 18 min
- Lap 6: Just go!
Start times may be subject to slight change.
Keep an eye on the website & instagram for race updates.
Race location is by Princes Dock Footbridge (Swim Liverpool venue).
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WYLD Sauna
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Wetsuit Sale
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The ELIMINATOR
The first ever swimrun race to take place in the city of Liverpool took place! It was awesome. It was kind of like a bleep test for swimrun!
Want to learn more about swimrun? Check out The Swimrun Show Podcast!
Tow Floats
We are an official supplier of Swim Secure tow floats. Currently in stock at Princes Dock are the super light, special edition OTILLO tow floats:
WYLD Sauna
Operational from November. Excited! Official press release here.
Gift Card
As requested, you can now buy a loved one a Gift Card here!
Getting Here
The venue is by Princes Dock Footbridge opposite BEAN Coffee, less than 5 minutes walk from Moorfields station. There is also a keypad accessed bicycle store within 2 mins walk. We encourage active travel, and travel by public transport where possible. Postcode L3 1BG or just look up "Swim Liverpool" on Google Maps.
For drivers, Liverpool Waters Parking is 30 seconds walk from the venue. It's a multi-storey between BEAN Coffee and the Malmaison Hotel. This car park has EV charging stations, and also has a toilet on the ground floor.
Free parking options within a few minutes walk: Bath St, Galton St, and if shopping - Home Bargain, and CostCo are great options.
For drivers, Liverpool Waters Parking is 30 seconds walk from the venue. It's a multi-storey between BEAN Coffee and the Malmaison Hotel. This car park has EV charging stations, and also has a toilet on the ground floor.
Free parking options within a few minutes walk: Bath St, Galton St, and if shopping - Home Bargain, and CostCo are great options.
Ocean Lube
Mike recommends this product from Ocean Lube.
Decathlon Discount
We've been working with Lucy from Decathlon Liverpool to set up discounts for our swimmers.
- Search online for your favourite Decathlon products. Note the product name and code.
- Contact Lucy (lucy[email protected]) to confirm the discounted price, and arrange for payment & delivery. Quote club account "[email protected]".
ZONE3 Discount
Charity Projects
BBC Northwest filming Cold Dip Commando. An honour to support Tim on his fundraising journey.
Helping Cold Dip Commando raise money for great charities was our latest charity project. Back in 2020 & 2021 we helped raise over £10,000 for Level Water - a charity that teaches children with disabilites to swim.
If you have a swimming related charity project that needs a boost, get in touch! If we can help we will.
If you have a swimming related charity project that needs a boost, get in touch! If we can help we will.
Water Quality
Our latest water quality sample testing resulted in us achieving the "Excellent" rating from the Environment Agency standards.
Changing
We have 2 changing shelters with lockers for storage of valuables. Please bring your own padlock in order to lock your locker.
Our Clothing
The perfect gift to yourself, or your swim friend. Buy them direct from our supplier here:
All our products are made to order by Teemill. Read more about why we have chosen Teemill to make our clothing here.
Water Temp.
Typical temperatures in Princes Dock (degrees Celsius):
- Jan & Feb 1 to 7
- Mar, 4 to 9
- April, 10 to 14
- May, 13 to 18
- June, 17 to 22
- July, 17 to 22
- August, 17 to 21
- Sept, 14 to 19
- Oct, 12 to 16
Squad/Club Training
Are you a swimming club, triathlon club, channel relay team, or similar? Get in touch, if we can help we will.
Professional Training
We can facilitate the following qualifications:
- Royal Life Saving Society Open Water Lifeguard
- STA Open Water Coach
- Water Skills Acadamy Courses
- BCU Paddlesport Courses
RLSS Open Water Lifeguard Qualification
Video by Liverpool man, Alex Harrison, of Around The World In 80 Films.
Refreshments
Moose Coffee and Bean Coffee are both just 30 seconds walk away. Sainsbury's Local have also opened a store 20 seconds away.
The Malmaison Hotel and Cargo Seafood Restaurant are very close by too. There's toilets at the bottom of Princes Dock multi-storey car park.
The Malmaison Hotel and Cargo Seafood Restaurant are very close by too. There's toilets at the bottom of Princes Dock multi-storey car park.
On your bike! Active travel encouraged.
Follow instagram.com/swimliverpool for the latest news on races, future courses, coaching & events.
The Eliminator - Liverpool, 03 May
Sat 03 May 2025
Each lap is a total of 2.5km (2km run, 500m swim). The cut off time for each lap:
WOMEN 9:00 Start
- Lap 1: 26 min
- Lap 2: 25 min
- Lap 3: 24 min
- Lap 4: 22 min
- Lap 5: 20 min
- Lap 6: Just go!
MEN 11:30 Start
- Lap 1: 26 min
- Lap 2: 24 min
- Lap 3: 22 min
- Lap 4: 20 min
- Lap 5: 18 min
- Lap 6: Just go!
Start times may be subject to slight change.
Keep an eye on the website & instagram for race updates.
Race location is by Princes Dock Footbridge (Swim Liverpool venue).
The Eliminator - Liverpool, 06 Sep
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Each lap is a total of 2.5km (2km run, 500m swim). The cut off time for each lap:
WOMEN 9:00 Start
- Lap 1: 26 min
- Lap 2: 25 min
- Lap 3: 24 min
- Lap 4: 22 min
- Lap 5: 20 min
- Lap 6: Just go!
MEN 11:30 Start
- Lap 1: 26 min
- Lap 2: 24 min
- Lap 3: 22 min
- Lap 4: 20 min
- Lap 5: 18 min
- Lap 6: Just go!
Start times may be subject to slight change.
Keep an eye on the website & instagram for race updates.
Race location is by Princes Dock Footbridge (Swim Liverpool venue).
City Of Liverpool Swimming Club
