First time for me and my 2 Border Collies, very well organised, beautiful spot, we loved it and will definitely be… Read more “Swim with your dog”

We absolutely loved our Swimming session with Roo yesterday it was the perfect setting with gorgeous surroundings. Lovely and clean we will definitely be back. We also enjoyed a coffee & piece of cake from the patio cafe which was lovely. I was very… Read more “Beautiful place”

I came for the first time with my daughters and my dog. The lake is very clean and in a beautiful setting also easy to get into the water. My dog was not very keen to swim but he had a paddle in a quieter area of the lake and myself and my daughter had… Read more “Swim with your dog”

I attended yesterday with my dog for the first time, this is such a well organised super venue. Both myself and my dog had a fabulous time, we will definitely be rebooking. Many… Read more “Swimming with your dog”

Human and doggy swim session was amazing., well organised, friendly staff, beautiful location and everyone had so much fun. An hour went so quickly,, I wish the session was longer as we went ready to come out as we were having such a lovely time and had travelled quite a long… Read more “Fabulous dog and human session”

This was our first time swimming with Sprout and I think we enjoyed it more than Sprout!! We enjoyed it that much we have booked again. An amazing experience, 100% will recommend to others… Read more “Swimming with Sprout!”

Amazing experience, my dogs were so excited and had an amazing time with their humans and dog friends. The water was so warm and plenty of space on land and in the water for all the dogs. Highly recommend if your dog loves… Read more “Dog swim”

I’m so glad I found this place. I have taken part in all the swim with your dog sessions held this year and it’s been amazing. The grounds are fantastic if you want to take a stroll around the lake. The water is warm and clean and the facilities are great. I wish they did… Read more “Great place, Great Facilities, Great Experiences!”

I came with my two weimaraners for the dog swim as I’ve always wanted to swim with my dogs. We had a fantastic time. I really enjoyed my swim. Winter and Dream loved being able to swim along side me. Dream is only 17 weeks so it was a fantastic opportunity to introduce him to… Read more “Dog swim”

Saturday 24th June 2023: attended a 50min SUP Hire session. It was my 1st time on a SUP. Staff are amazing! Really great instruction, well organised, great quality equipment, beautiful lake and facilities and the homemade refreshments are delicious. What a fantastic way to spend a glorious Saturday morning! However, I made a day of… Read more “Fantastic experience!”

Myself and Rosie my dog had a fantastic time swimming in your lovely lake thanks! The staff were very welcoming and friendly and the location was beautiful. Only feedback would be to have somewhere to put the poo… Read more “Thank you!”

Brilliant session swimming with my dog. Clean, friendly and informative staff, , large changing rooms and small coffee shop. Plenty of benches to sit and watch activities. Hope to attend with my dog again or try another of the activities on… Read more “Fab place”

Both humans and dogs enjoyed the ‘Swim with your Dog’ event on Sunday April 16th 2023. Lots of room for swimming and fetching, plus a stroll round the lake to finish the session. Coffee and cake afterwards. Will definitely return again… Read more “Dogs can fly!”

Had an absolute blast at the dog swim ! Was just the right amount of chaos – mainly caused by our Reggie! I feel so good everytime I leave Ocean Walker but this was so special , and the hot chocolate and carrot cake was delicious too Thank you to everyone… Read more “Doggie paddling”

It was our first time , Alfie and I swimming together and we loved it. The beautiful lake is safe & secure and in a perfect setting . The water is clean and clear , I felt perfectly at home with such like minded people. The owners are extremely friendly and welcoming not to mention… Read more “Happy doggy , happy owner”

What an amazing experience, I regularly go outdoor swimming and so does my dog called Red a two year old Sprocker Spaniel but we never get the chance to do it together. Saturday afternoon was fabulous to be in lake together side by side we truly loved it and to be there with other liked… Read more “Fantastic Day”

Thanks for the dip, we both really enjoyed it. Lovely venue and lake, the only thing for me was that when James was giving the overview at the beginning, I couldn’t hear at all, it didn’t create any problems for me because I have done a little before so I just followed others. James was… Read more “Open Water Swim with Your Dog”

Great fun, never done this before but would definitely do it again The numbers of dogs was not excessive so my dog, who is a bit nervous, was not overwhelmed. It felt safe and was good exercise for all of us (myself, my daughter and my dog) Thank… Read more “Swim with your dog session”

My dog appears to hate swimming, unless she has to cross a river in pursuit of a pheasant. I thought I’d take her along to a safe, wave-free open swim to see if she would enjoy it. She didn’t at all, and couldn’t get out fast enough. She wasn’t the only spaniel who doesn’t like… Read more “Pup-tastic”

My dogs weren’t big fans, one got in the other refused, but I loved it. I will definitely be returning sans dogs to swim. The water was beautiful and despite not wearing a wetsuit I never felt like it was too cold getting in or out (it was 23 degrees on the day). It felt… Read more “Amazing experience”

What a peaceful, beautiful, relaxed setting. Friendly and helpful staff. Lots of dogs, swimming, jumping, paddling, playing, splashing. Its something I’ve always wanted to do with my dog and you have given me the opportunity to make my dreams come true. What a great experience and highly recommend. Thank you. Michelle &… Read more “Doggie Paddle”

Visited on 25th June for the bring your dog event. I had read about the venue but just never got round to going and was bought the slot as a birthday present. Absolutely loved it and will most definitely recommend and return again in the near future. Very picturesque site – spotlessly clean and the… Read more “Great experience – and if my dog could speak she’d say the same!”

This was the 2nd time to ocean walker academy for myself a my young Sprocker spaniel , this time he was more settled and really enjoyed himself retrieving his training dummy, his swimming abilities improved greatly from going hell for leather flat method to a more refined gentle swimming technique, the new outdoor changing cubicles… Read more “Sprocker pups 2nd visit”

We attended the dog swim session with our two dogs and it was fantastic. All the dogs absolutely loved it and the water was beautiful and clean for swimming in. Thank you for a great day we will definitely be… Read more “Brilliant session!”

Fab time yesterday at the second dog swim event and the carrot cake is the… Read more “Dog Swim”

1st time visit to ocean walker academy and was pleasantly surprised with the place , I missed out on the May 2022 dog swimming session so booked early this time to make sure I succeed Albus my younger spaniel and myself a place, We loved it and will definitely be back hopefully for the next… Read more “1st open water dog swim”

I was lucky enough to get a booking on the ‘bring a dog’ day. My dog, Frodo, loves a swim, but normally goes in the sea so the calmness of a lake was quite a new experience. Considering the opportunities for ‘issues’ with so many dogs together, it was really well organised and I saw… Read more “Fantastic Afternoon”