Whether it's a splash pool for little ones or somewhere strong swimmers can cool off or put in some lengths, there’s a place for everyone to enjoy the water across our region. We’ve included some further afield in case you fancy an adventure or a big day out, as well as a few you might come across on your holidays north and south. If this piques your interest, then check out outdoorswimmingsociety.com andwildswim.com but always remember to keep yourself safe, with lots of information available via respectthewater.com
13. Helmsley Open Air Pool, North Yorkshire
Yorkshire's only 25m heated open air pool is run by a charity and is just a short distance outside the market town in the North York Moors National Park. Photo: Fiona Thompson
14. Gormire Lake, Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe
A natural lowland lake at the foot of Whitestone Cliff, a western sloap of the Hambleton Hills in the North York Moors National Park. There is parking at Sutton Bank National Park Centre, but it's a steep climb down and back up again. Photo: Fiona Thompson