RecurringTooting Bec (Tooting Bec Lido)£40-185/year membershipGood alone
South London Swimming Club
Winter lido access is the hook, but the Sunday race followed by coffee and cake is what turns a cold swim from a one-off dare into a weekly appointment.
What it is
The member-run club behind winter swimming at Tooting Bec Lido: cold water all winter, Sunday morning handicap races, a sauna, and cake culture after.
When
Year-round membership. Sunday morning handicap races and sauna; winter lido access October to April.
Where
Tooting Bec (Tooting Bec Lido)
Who it's for
Cold water people, and people who suspect they might become one. All ages; adult membership runs £103 to £185 a year.
First time
Join online at slsc.org.uk; the access card can take up to two weeks to arrive, so do not plan your first freezing dip for this weekend.
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