Hampstead Heath, London
Hampstead Heath Mixed Bathing Pond
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6.7
Wildland
1–2 hours
Time
Paid
Cost
Wild
Feel
Why it's Wildland
6.7A natural bathing pond on Hampstead Heath, where open-air swimming is an organised, seasonal activity rather than an informal dip.
A distinctive city-side wild swim: the Mixed Pond combines a natural bathing setting with lifeguarded, seasonal swimming. Its deep, opaque water is for competent swimmers only, so check current sessions and conditions before setting out.
Wild · Atmospheric
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The experience
Plan around the swimming facility’s seasonal opening and session arrangements. The pond can also be included on a longer Hampstead Heath walk, but the route and other stops are separate from the swimming facility.
Things to do
Swim at the Mixed Pond
The City of London describes this as a natural bathing pond with seasonal swimming, lifeguards and water suitable only for competent swimmers. Check current sessions, booking and conditions.
Include the pond on a Hampstead Heath circular walk
A published 4.3-mile circular route from Hampstead tube station includes the bathing ponds, Parliament Hill and Kenwood House. Check the route instructions and swimming arrangements before setting out.
About 2 hours walking, before stops
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Check current session times
Quick Escape: a planned pond swim
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Check the City of London’s current swimming opening times and whether your session requires booking.
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Visit during the seasonal swimming period and follow the facility’s current instructions.
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Swim only if competent in deep, opaque water; follow lifeguard guidance.
Half day · Around 2 hours walking, plus time for a swim and stops
Half Day: swim and walk the Heath
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Check swimming opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
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Walk a section of Hampstead Heath and include the Mixed Pond as a stop.
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If following the cited circular route, begin and finish at Hampstead tube station; check the route details before setting out.
Hidden details
Check the water and session guidance — The operator says the water is deep and opaque and intended for competent swimmers. Read the current facility guidance before entering.
When to go
April · May · June · July · August · September · October · Check current swimming session times; no preferred time is established by the supplied evidence.
The City of London lists swimming from April to October and says the pond closes for winter. Dates and session hours can change, so confirm current arrangements.
Check current conditions and operator guidance before swimming; the supplied sources do not establish a weather-specific recommendation.
Worth pairing with
Parliament Hill
A viewpoint included with the Mixed Pond on the cited Hampstead Heath circular walk.
Kenwood House
Included as a stop on the cited Hampstead Heath circular walk; check current visitor information separately.
What to look for
The natural pond setting and the contrast between its open water and the surrounding Heath. The operator describes the water as deep and opaque.
Best time to go
April–October for swimming, subject to the operator’s current seasonal opening dates.
Swimming is listed as seasonal, from April to October. Check the operator’s current opening times and booking requirements before travelling.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Swimmers · Walkers
Before you go
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Practical information
Opening & access
The City of London lists the pond as a public swimming facility. Swimming is seasonal, subject to opening times and ticket or booking arrangements; check current details before visiting.
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Toilets
The City of London lists toilets at the swimming facility; check current availability before visiting.
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Food & drink
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The City of London describes a smooth road-like surface from the entrance gate to the water, with an unmade track between main roads and the gate. Water access is by steps and ladders, with a hoist available for assisted access. Check current access arrangements before visiting.
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Cost
Paid
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Around Hampstead Heath Mixed Bathing Pond
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
