Good for swimming

West Kirby Beach
West KirbyWest Kirby Beach is a relatively small sandy beach that’s perfect for families. It’s clean and compact with soft sand...

Llandudno West Shore Beach
LlandudnoIt’s a shame that many tourists who visit Llandudno never make it to West Shore Beach. It doesn't have the...

Prestatyn Central Beach
PrestatynPrestatyn Central Beach is a great spot to take the children. There are a few amusements but it’s nothing like...

OWS Lake Burwain
FoulridgeOWS Burwain Lake offers wild swimming with the edges removed. You still get the stunning scenery and bracing cold water...

Ingleton Swimming Pool
IngletonIngleton Swimming Pool is a good option for a summer dip if you prioritise comfort over invigorating wild swimming sessions....

Ilkley Pool and Lido
IlkleyIlkley Pool and Lido is an Art Deco gem; its clean lines and geometric tidiness surrounded by the rugged outline...

Nantwich Brine Pool
NantwichNantwich Brine Pool is the ideal summer cool-down option if you want a cheap dip but aren’t up for wild...

University of Liverpool Sports and Fitness Centre
Liverpool City CentreOne of the good things about living in a university city is the sports facilities that go hand-in-hand with a...

Another Place, The Lake
UllswaterAnother Place, The Lake is a Lake District spa hotel that makes full use of its picture-perfect location on the...

Grand Central
Stockport Town CentreGrand Central is a leisure centre in Stockport. It’s best known for its swimming pool which has two slides but...

Swim Liverpool
Princes DockSwim Liverpool at Princes Dock is the Liverpudlian base of We Swim Run, the team behind various races, courses and...

Liverpool Watersports Centre
WaterfrontNothing shakes up the senses quite like a winter dip in the docks. Head to Mariners Wharf for all-year-round aquatic...