Hampstead Heath (Ladies Pond)
The Ladies' Pond is a former reservoir on the eastern side of Hampstead Heath. There is no beach but there are grassy sunbathing areas surrounding the pond. Access to the 6845 square metre swimming area is via a concrete diving platform. Kenwood Ladies' Bathing Pond is a beach with a beautiful setting that offers a great place to cool down. However, it can be difficult to gain entry as it mostly works with bookings now. For those without bookings, there is a long queue, you might have to wait for an hour. Lifeguards are present for safety, and the toilet and shower block is well-maintained. Overall, Kenwood Ladies' Bathing Pond is a nice place to swim, but it may not be the best choice for those looking for easy access.
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Beaches close to Hampstead Heath (Ladies Pond)
The Men's Pond is a former reservoir situated on the eastern side of Hampstead Heath. There is no beach, but there is a sunbathing area in the changing facilities. Access to the 18,290 square metre swimming area is via a 25 metre long platform.
The Mixed Pond is one of a series of ponds in the south-west corner of Hampstead Heath formed by the damming of the Hampstead Brook. Access to the 4,270 square metre swimming area is via a concrete diving platform. There is a charge for swimming. There is no beach but there is a grassy sunbathing area next to the diving platform.
The bathing area, known as the Lido, is a rectangular area about 100 metres long and 30 metres wide on the southern bank of the Serpentine. The beach is a hard man-made surface which has been fenced off for sunbathing, and gently slopes into the water.
The designated bathing area is situated on Frensham Great Pond's northern edge. Bathing is restricted to a marked sandy beach area in front of the Ranger's Office and main car park. The pond is surrounded by protected common heath land. The pond is also very popular with sailors and anglers.
