The 10 wild Yorkshire swimming spots you have to try this summer
By Sarah Wilson
Published 28th May 2019, 17:46 BST
The best spots for wild swimming in Yorkshire
With the weather heating up for summer, there's no need to head abroad for a refreshing dip.
We've rounded up some of the best wild swimming spots you can find across Yorkshire to keep you cool during the warmer months.
Please remember to exercise usual precautions when entering bodies of water and make sure you have permission to do so.
Gormire is a natural lake in the Sutton Bank area. Because there are no streams feeding into it, there is very little current and the waters are fairly warm. Do be aware, however, that leeches have been reported in the lake.
If you head down the hillside from the centre of Stainforth village you'll end up at a small series of waterfalls leading to a lovely pool perfect for a dip on a summer's day.
Just below Bolton Abbey runs a gorgeous river by a bridge and some stepping stones. Just upstream of here is a deep wide pool ideal for swimming when the weather heats up.
