Summer water safety

As the warmer weather approaches and we enjoy more time outdoors, the risks to families around pools, rivers and beaches increases.

Please read these top tips from the RLSS to keep your family safe in the water.

Things to do; Provincie Domein Kessel Lo

 Provincie Domein Kessel Lo 

There is a fantastic park here and lots of places to walk and picnic. Two Amazing Play Area's will keep the children entertained. There are lots of walks also and a great place to explore. 

There is a cafe and food and drinks to buy or a great place to take a picnic. There are also toilets. Dogs are fine but need to be kept on a lead.

There is also a large outdoor swimming pool open in Summer Season. The pool you need to pay for and book ahead, the park is free of charge.

Map; CLICK HERE

Distance from SHAPE; One Hour and 5 minutes 

Website; https://www.vlaamsbrabant.be/nl/vrije-tijd-en-toerisme/provinciedomein-kessel-lo

 

Swimming Pool (open in Summer)

Ticket for the pool must be booked in advance. The slots are done in two 3 hours slots a day. 

For more information;  CLICK HERE

To book tickets; CLICK HERE 

To contact the park; 016 25 20 30

Map of the park; For a full map of the park; CLICK HERE 

There are lots of other Activities at this park including Mini Golf, Boating and Tennis. These can be booked on line at https://www.vlaamsbrabant.be/nl/vrije-tijd-en-toerisme/provinciedomein-kessel-lo

Things to do; Lac's Eau d' Heure

The Eau d'Heure lakes is a complex of five artificial lakes in Wallonia, forming the largest lake area in Belgium.

Beautiful nature, great for biking, walking and swimming. Many routes for mountain biking. You can also rent bikes, Jet ski's and boats.

The lakes are great for Wind surfing, paddle boarding and diving.  

There are also playgrounds for children.

This is a great day out, Hot sunny dates the popular places and beach area's can get busy. However the lakes are large and there are quieter spots elsewhere. There ism also accommodation to stay in nearby if you want to make a weekend of it, for example Landal.

Beaches at Lac d' Heure are now open from June 15 to September 15th 

Beach Swimming Area Plate Taille (11h-19h) 7days/7days:

- supervised swimming

- free access

- unauthorized picnic

 

Swimming area Falemprise beach (11am-19pm) 7days/7days:

- supervised swimming

- free access

- picnic is allowed

- Green flag (swimming is allowed)

- Red flag (swimming is not allowed)

 

Website;  https://www.lacsdeleaudheure.be/

 

Distance from SHAPE; 55 minutes by car 

Free Parking

 

Map;  CLICK HERE

Stay on track with walking routes in the countryside this summer

Flemish Brabant really comes into its own in the summer. The green belt surrounding Brussels is all fields, flowers and fresh-smelling forests. 

 

The good news is that it is now easier for us city folk to find a walk and not get lost. There are two options: A signposted walk or the node-to-node network. The first kind is mapped out for you, and you just find the start and follow the signs. 

 

The walk will always bring you back where you started.

 

For more information; https://www.thebulletin.be/stay-track-walking-routes-countryside-summer