Nearest public pool (Not JAGS)

[Nero]

The Dulwich and Camberwell pools are closed right now. I know there is Peckham Pulse, but where is the next nearest? Is there one in near Sydenham or Forest Hill? I know about CP but think it is a bit too far. Thanks for any info.

[Jah Lush]

Forest Hill - on Dartmouth Road.

[Siduhe]

Is the Forest Hill pool open again? Last I heard it was still being refurbished.

[benjaminty]

Brockwell Lido? I hear it's just starting to warm up a bit

[benjaminty]

Brixton Rec

[woofmarkthedog]

Upstairs..

Just fill the bath to the brim, squirt in a large measure of bleach to "redden" your eyes

Just as your getting into it have someone blow a whistle at you, shouting

"Clear the pool"

Oh & catch a Verruca while your at it

W**F

[falcao]

Is petting allowed in your pool dog?

[baglady]

the pool on dartmouth road has not had work start on it yet, will be a good few years at this rate.

There's a pool in lower sydenham tho, The Bridge Leisure Centre Kangley bridge road, tel 0208778 7158

[giggirl]

I heard the ED pool is re-opening in April? That's brilliant news if it's true. I can't wait to get back in there.

I'm a bit of a wuss and every other pool is just that bit far away to get home from comfortably with wet hair (I'm impatient).

[bon3yard]

Amen to that Giggirl. Peckhams just far enough away to make it a chore whereas ED was perfect for my morning swims.

[ruffers]

Update this week on Forest Hill http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/tn/News.cfm?id=4411&headline=Forest%20Hill%20Pools%20plans%20make%20a%20splash

[legalbeagle]

Beckenham spa pool? It's not that far away if you have a car?

[Nero]

No car, just my legs and an Oyster card. I cd try Crystal Palace. The 363 goes there, and I don't think it stops that far from the pool.

[woofmarkthedog]

falcao Wrote:

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> Is petting allowed in your pool dog?

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Well....

Yes, is the answer

Though access is restricted in the "wet" area

W**F

[sniffy]

Aye, we know....

http://www.fetchthepaper.com/graphics_optimized/07-feb/wet-dogs.jpg

[woofmarkthedog]

MUMMY.....

Bad lady

W**F

*devises a drowning plot*

[Bloggsy08]

brixton rec is pretty close but they have problems too - ongoing changing room refurb meant to have been done in 8 wks, now going on 16 or more. they promise may, i imagine june at the outside. at least it is open tho last i heard no swim access between 12-6 and street access has been weird. and you need to climb up to level 6 to change and then trek down again on a skinny stairwell. poor disabled access! but at least as opposed to camberwell and dulwich refits (11-12 month schedules! of course there's always a delay fair weather or foul, it wouldn't be council-linked works without screwups) you can swim there. brockwell lido opens for swimming soon though, may 4th i believe. but the water will be freezing - those easterly winds are still coming in cold. get a wetsuit. they have painted some nice lido memoirs inside the pool you can read when swimming and i hear they'll be using a non-chlorine agent in the water which makes it softer on eyes and hair ... they already use it in their spa's jacuzzi. in part because chlorine is quickly dissolved by UV, driving up cost.