The SURREY HILLS ADVENTURE COMPANY (SHAC)
At Buckland Park Lake we are blessed with a 50-acre pristine lake, one of the largest bodies of water in Surrey. The Surrey Hills Adventure Company run all activities in and on the water, including open water swimming, stand up paddle boarding and e-foil experiences.
To avoid disappointment please pre-book your session via The SHAC’s website. We cannot allow access to the water for day visitors, who have not pre-booked.
OPEN & COLD WATER SWIMMING
Our lagoon is one of the few year-round open water swimming sites in the area.
The summer months offer the perfect opportunity to swim outdoors. You can improve fitness & wellbeing, whilst communing in nature in a safe and welcoming environment.
As the temperature drops, the focus shifts to the invigorating challenge – and the many health benefits – of cold water exposure. These include reduced stress, a strengthened immune system, and improved mood and mental clarity.
“Enjoy the challenge of an open water swim. Commune with nature whilst achieving those personal goals, shedding those pounds and meeting like-minded people. Cold water can increase energy levels, nerve endings stand up and your heart starts racing – it is the best possible way to get a natural high.” Skip of The SHAC.
We regularly carry out water quality tests.
STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING (SUP)
Offering SUP skills sessions on a 1:2:1, basis; in small private groups and in sessions open to all. Beginners start in the lagoon and more experienced paddlers can go out onto The Big Lake (during certain sessions).
Larger groups and corporate bookings are very much welcome.
Children can paddle from age 6 in private group sessions. Under 12’s need to be accompanied on the water by an adult.
The SHAC have the kit to use and wetsuits available to hire from their beach shack. Showers, changing rooms and lockers are available in our Outdoor Activity Centre.
Click below for more information and to book.
E-FOIL
The SHAC are one of the first companies in the UK to be able to offer the latest watersports craze, Efoiling. Using their extensive experience and knowledge of water sports, the EFoil 1:2:1 experiences is the perfect introduction.
Giving you the chance to feel like you are flying above the water, it’s a truly unique experience.
A perfect gift to yourself or the adventurer in your life.
WELLNESS
Find your calm with The SHAC beside our tranquil lagoon. where they host small, welcoming sessions – from women-only Moon Circles and breezy beach breathwork to core-boosting SUP Yoga & Pilates and deeply relaxing Floating Sound Baths – all designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with yourself in nature.
THE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY CENTRE
For anyone taking part in water activities we have shower and changing room facilities on the meadow. There are also toilets, including disabled access/baby change facilities.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
We understand the temptation to take a dip in our lagoon, but it’s important we tell you it gets deep very quickly so it is really only suitable for experienced open water swimmers. The only way to currently access our lagoon is through organised activities and clubs run by The SHAC. Please contact them to find out how to get involved in SUP and Open Water Swimming.
