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Royal Commonwealth Pool

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50M LANES HEATED 28.0°C LANE POOL
Core Temp thermostat
28.0 °C
Depth Profile water
0.9 – 3 m
Lane Length straighten
50 m
Access Score accessibility_new
60 /100

Crowding heatmap

LANE OCCUPANCY:
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HEATMAP AGGREGATES 26 VERIFIED USER REPORTS. SUBMIT YOURS BELOW.

Session timetable

TIME DAY SESSION TYPE LANES BOOKING
09:00 – 11:00 Mon Lane 8 WALK-IN
11:30 – 15:30 Mon Leisure WALK-IN
06:15 – 09:30 Tue Lane 8 WALK-IN
12:00 – 13:30 Tue Lane 4 WALK-IN
17:15 – 20:45 Tue Lane 8 REQUIRED
06:15 – 09:30 Wed Lane 8 WALK-IN
17:15 – 20:45 Wed Lane 8 REQUIRED
06:15 – 09:30 Thu Lane 8 WALK-IN
12:00 – 13:30 Thu Lane 4 WALK-IN
17:15 – 20:45 Thu Lane 8 REQUIRED
06:15 – 09:30 Fri Lane 8 WALK-IN
17:15 – 20:45 Fri Lane 8 REQUIRED
06:15 – 09:30 Sat Lane 8 WALK-IN
17:15 – 19:45 Sat Lane 8 WALK-IN
08:00 – 09:30 Sun Lane 8 WALK-IN
10:00 – 13:00 Sun Lessons 4 WALK-IN
13:30 – 16:30 Sun Leisure WALK-IN

Location & access

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Cost calculator

PAY AS YOU GO £20.10 /wk
MONTHLY PASS £40.00 /mo
SAVINGS VS PAYG: £47.03 / MONTH
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Live condition report

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Pricing

USER SESSION PER SWIM MONTHLY ANNUAL
Adult Lane £6.70 £40.00
Child Lane £3.10
Adult Leisure £6.20

Royal Commonwealth Pool is a 50m public pool in Edinburgh. Adult swim is £6.70 with a monthly pass at £40.00. Water temperature sits at 28.0°C. Nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley (2.1 km walk).

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Frequently asked

How much does a swim at Royal Commonwealth Pool cost?
An adult pay-as-you-go swim is £6.70, or £40.00 per month with a swim-only pass.
Is Royal Commonwealth Pool heated?
Yes. The main pool is maintained at 28.0°C based on the most recent verified user report.
Does Royal Commonwealth Pool have a learner pool for toddlers?
Yes, a shallower learner pool is available alongside the main pool, suitable for children learning to swim and under-5s.
Do I need to book a lane in advance?
Lane sessions at most public pools accept walk-ins outside peak hours, but 7–9 am and 6–8 pm slots increasingly require online booking. Check the session timetable above for per-slot booking requirements.
DATA UPDATED 22 Apr 2026 · SOURCES: SPORT ENGLAND ACTIVE PLACES · OPENSTREETMAP CONTRIBUTORS · LOCAL AUTHORITY FEES SCHEDULE