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Lane Swimming at Teignbridge Leisure, Newton Abbot, Dawlish and Teignmouth.

We offer lane swimming across all of our pools; Newton Abbot Leisure Centre, Dawlish Leisure centre and our Seasonal Pool; Teignmouth Lido. Lane swimming is for anyone wanting to improve fitness, master technique or enjoy the mindfulness swimming can bring. Whether you're a regular or just getting started, swimming is an excellent activity with a community of like-minded people. 

Each lane has a board telling you which side to swim up and which side to swim down. Swimmers swim up one side of the lane and down the other – swimming in very long ovals rather than up and down the same line. This is so we can keep all swimmers swimming safely and you get the most out of your workout. 

Our centres provide lanes for swimmers with different abilities and speeds. As a guide: Fast lane is for continuous length swimming at 30 seconds per length (25m) or faster, predominantly front crawl. Medium lane is for steady length swimming slower than 30 seconds per length (25m). The slow lane is for continuous length swimming.

We all have different speeds and abilities. You are encouraged to support and be aware of each other when swimming and let others pass or overtake if needed. 

To support all our swimmers and lifeguard team, we have created a lane swim etiquette to encourage all swimmers to swim by. 

Swimming with us

With flexible membership options and a supportive community, you'll find the motivation and encouragement you need to stay on track and reach your full potential. Come visit us and see how swimming and water-based exercise classes can help you transform your body and your life. If you are ready to get started, you can sign up for a membership or Pay As You Go account today.

Getting started and swimming with us. Create your account:
Membership options
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Pay As You go (PAYG) Find out more

Direct debits are rolling zero contract monthly payments with the option to cancel or freeze at any time!


Once you have your account

You can now book your swim sessions with us on our app or by logging into your My Profile Account. 


When to arrive

Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the activity start time to get yourself checked in, changed, items stored in the lockers and showered before entering the pool.

If you have pre-booked your activity

On arrival, please self-swipe at the access gates by reception with either your in-app or member card. You will need to scan for each individual booked. 

If you have not pre-booked your activity

Please visit reception to book and pay. Please note we are only accepting card payments. No cash.

  • Changing facilities and lockers are available.
  • Please remove footwear before entering the changing facilities and shower before entering the pool.
  • You can purchase a locker token from reception. Please note that we are only accepting card payments. No cash.

Location information

We have free centre parking for all users for up to a maximum of three hours. 

Newton Abbot Leisure Centre

Highweek Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2SH

Newton Abbot Leisure Centre

Highweek Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2SH

Cancellation policy

  • Notice of cancellation must be given at least 4 hours before the booking; otherwise, a fee will be retained for non-members and applied to members' accounts at the standard price of the activity.
  • All leisure users who fail to attend and/or cancel within 4 hours on three occasions within a 30 day period will lose their booking privileges for a month.

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