2020年7月30日 · Within the wilds of Yorkshire, you can take the plunge in a freezing pool or ride down some of the readily available rapids. We recommend some of the best swimming spots that Yorkshire has to offer. Next to the picturesque ruins of Bolton Abbey, the lightly running River Wharfe is a favoured spot for wild swimming.

2024年7月17日 · From Janet’s Foss’s beautiful hidden waterfall in the woodland surroundings to other beautiful plunge pools, the Dales has some beautiful waterfalls. As well as being fun and connecting with nature, wild swimming has some great benefits such as boosting immune systems, improving circulation and boosting your brain power.

2023年7月27日 · From hidden gems nestled in the Yorkshire Dales National Park to enchanting coves and tranquil lakes, these wild swimming spots are sure to take your breath away. Take a dip in the refreshing waters of Janet’s Foss, or experience the serenity of Grimwith Reservoir.

Discover the best wild swim locations in Yorkshire Dales and Moors, whether a river swim, a lake or even a waterfall. The limestone karst country of the Yorkshire Dales provides a stunning assortment of waterfalls, gills and swimming rivers.

2023年9月28日 · Best wild swimming spots near Yorkshire 1. Semerwater, Wensleydale . Walk to pool: Parking is next to Lake. Where to park: Bainbridge, Leyburn DL8 3DJ. OS Grid reference: SD 92171 87488. One of the most accessible wild swimming spots, Lake Semerwater, is an ideal place to enjoy a leisurely swim surrounded by the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.

2023年7月12日 · Luckily there are plenty of waterfalls, lakes and safe stretches of river where you can try out wild swimming during a Yorkshire getaway, whether you fancy going it alone or joining an organised group. This guide highlights some of …

I return every year to find even more exciting places to swim and explore. These are some of my favourite… Best for river tubing. Burnsall, River Wharfe, Dales. The River Wharfe is one of the best wild swimming rivers in the Dales, and Burnsall is one of its most popular wild swimming rivers, with pools and rapids.

There are plenty of wild swimming spots in Yorkshire & the Humber in the form of rivers, waterfalls, lakes and reservoirs, with the region being large and rural enough to find secluded spots wherever you are. Here, we’ve listed some of our favorite wild swimming locations in Yorkshire & The Humber by county for your perusal:

The lake at North Yorkshire Waterpark has a 250-metre circuit and is 17 degrees celsius on average, which is balmy by wild swimming standards. Sessions start on Tuesday evenings and weekend mornings from March until the end of September, with an additional Thursday evening swim from July onwards.

We invited Les Peebles - also known as the Dales Dipper - a full time wild swimming guide local to Yorkshire to share some of his favourite locations to go for a dip in Yorkshire Dales.