10 Fabulous swim spots in the Yorkshire Dales

[@winsomehax]

Stainforth Foss is where we used to go when I was a kid. I haven't been for years, but it's one of those places that I think about when things get rough.

[@TheSlaughterboyz]

really well put together started dipping myself went to hackfall river ure was really fun now trying to find new and local spots

[@dawnwilliams6369]

Thank you so much for your inspiration.. we visited Janet’s Foss and Garsdale Skar on New Year’s Day because we had seen your post. On our way we saw you in your Yorkshire tea hat.. we would have thanked you personally but you were chatting away with another person. We said hello. We have been to Maltham Cove previously and missed these marvels. Thank you for being lovely and kind. 🙏🥰

[@Ilkleyscot]

Learned to swim in Ilkley lido in the 50s never did wild swimming still swim love Yorkshire and it magical beauty

[@dave9401]

Aye up! I just find your channel. You seem reet lovely. Subscribed. Love from Yorkshire.

[@PianoAngelicus]

This is fantastic-thanks so much for sharing. I make piano videos out and about in Yorkshire and whenever there’s water my son (11) is invariably in the swimming whilst I’m recording. He loves it! This will give us both some lovely ideas. 💜

[@daleswildswim]

Have seen your vids... lovely idea.

[@jacquijames8065]

Brillient thank you

[@djvader]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

The Dales is my closest National Park - I haven't been outdoor swimming for long, but I was really hoping to get out this Spring and Summer for a few dips! Really great to have a resource of spots for when we can again. :)

[@keithtolk8392]

Looks fabulous!

[@andychallis9044]

Ace thanks for posting

[@swim4life501]

Hi Stuart great video thanks for sharing all this information.

[@victoriamitchell9753]

Thank you :) Great information for our visit to Yorkshire.

[@andymcintosh5324]

Great vid ✌️

[@zoewhitehouse8745]

I love jannets foss so much !!!! Malahm is near me too so i always visit there. Keep up these videos !!!!!

[@The.wanderlust.van.]

I have recently been to Yorkshire Dales! So many people were swimming! The next time I go I will definitely check out these places! Thanks for the great video 😁🏞️

[@ianwoods4020]

I swam a few of those amazing spots on the way to lake district over christmas, and the way back in the new year, wish I lived in the Lakes, or Dales at this time of not being able to get out!

[@EverydayAthleteRach]

Fabulous video Stu. Very uplifting. Felt like I was there on some of them. Roll on the good times! Keep up the great content!

[@julietturnbull.artistandad3010]

Loved that. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to come and visit.

[@colehamer2168]

You made me laugh and I had a good time I’m going to go to most of these in a day :)

[@daleswildswim]

If you are going to multi dip in different watercourses, please be aware of bio security and cross contamination - swimsecure.co.uk/blogs/stories/biosecurity-in-open-water-swimming-spreadthewordnottheweed

[@josephproctor1645]

Hiya Stuart, I have to admit I am an amateur when it comes to Yorkshire dipping & I never thought I would become a passionate dipper until i watched this video! Your suggestion of Burnsall and the surrounding areas was spot on and quite frankly I can't wait to check out more of your recommendations! Keep on dipping. Big love X

[@endofdayzfitnessu.k2126]

What’s the postcode to get to the burnsall spot

[@ste4504]

Top man, Thanks much appreciated :)

[@Crina-LudmilaCristeaAuthor]

So beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!🤗🤗🤗

[@Livingman64]

You have just planned my Holiday, Thank you so much .excellent video

[@georgehorner7109]

Id live to swim in them if I was a confident swimmer but I'll be sure to pass this video onto my mum who likes swimming etc.

[@jamiekenleyuk]

I have never wild swam but i am thinking about it, i find it funny people are swimming in cold water with hats on.

[@TravelAdventurer1]

Thankyou for sharing these places I live in Pately bridge so often dip in the river Nidd, grassington, appletreewick and a few dipping places up on the moor. Great videos so Thankyou, I post all sorts of wild swimming and other posts on my channel TravelAdventurer

[@jenjen498]

Fab video ❤️

[@mikeclare5907]

Thanks for that Stuart, a newcomer to wild water swims so your identifying some spots to go is really good. This year will be a year for making up for missed time, so am looking forward to more swimming. Best wishes Mike, Co Durham

[@francespearson7203]

Hello Stuart! I've been chatting with you on Dales Dippers and came across this lovely video! Thanks so much for your great intro to some brilliant spots! Can't wait to try some of these out! It's so nice to see an enthusiast welcoming new people to their passion and (not just wanting to keep their expert knowledge exclusive!) Hope to catch you at Janet's Foss some time and say hello! BTW, my new fave word... swoosh! :)

[@emskiholla]

Love your channel

[@kuga9772]

Great video Stu, I love the dive at 3:55 :D

[@tjae1580]

that was absolutely beautiful :')

[@bjarnyg]

3.23 in norway we call this a trickle😁

[@duchessofhazjack4878]

Hi Stuart. I normally skip the talking bits of videos but you have such a nice gentle speaking voice I listened to every bit 😁 I'm from West Yorkshire and really want to get into wild swimming. Where do I start? What do I do? I'm a bit worried to take the plunge on my own 😄 visiting Malham in a couple of weeks. Katie

[@daleswildswim]

I would suggest hooking up with local outdoor/wild swimming groups to get support... they are all fantastic and helpful. The Outdoor Swimming Society has a list somewhere on its website of groups across the UK.... maybe join the OSS facebook group and ask for suggestions local to you...

[@alansturgess1324]

Hi Stuart - I must have missed this lovely upload. As you and Ria will know - Jan and I adopted North Yorkshire as our Heart Home during the years we lived there. It was fabulous seeing this (for me) very nostalgic set of views even though I was never a wild swimmer (more of a pottering paddler). Also lovely to see you in your home environment rather than chewing chunks of ice. I kept expecting to see Ria pop her head round the door to ask if a cuppa was wanted.Thanks again. Love to you, Ria and Duncan.

[@andyadventures2841]

🏊‍♂️ ❤️🙏

[@cragadino]

Are there any swimming/cliff jumping spots along the whernside mountain path?

[@duncanmurphy9762]

I hate Yorkshire because the houses have kennels for gardens and the people think too highly of themselves and they're nothing but hill Billy country bumpkins but past the kennels for gardens that you can't even swing a can in, it has some marvelous views

[@benjacques5701]

Would you recommend approaching Redmire from the north or south bank?

[@daleswildswim]

Personally prefer the walk down from Redmire village, so South bank.

[@lairdstephenrousek.r.o.6505]

What kind of depth do they range from . Cheers, ace video

[@daleswildswim]

Many thanks, depths vary between 2 metres to 5 metres.

[@MAADMO]

Are these waters safe to swim in? They don’t have any dangerous under currents etc?

[@daleswildswim]

Under normal flow conditions, all of these places are suitable for dipping.... obviously, as with all wild swims, any dipper assesses the water carefully at the time of their visit and acts accordingly and doesn't just leap in because some bloke on KZbin says its ok!

[@lucasstretton4168]

I thought the same thing the Bolton strid can look calm but that has a 100 percent fatality rate 🤷‍♂️ I’m a kayaker the thought of no life jacket frightened me

[@annettewilliams4480]

Love to meet up with like minded people ☺️ in South Yorkshire love a wild swim !! But like some company !!drop us a line on here !!.don't drive so hopefully some does !!.

[@MAADMO]

@@annettewilliams4480 I’m gonna go in summer hopefully, it looks so beautiful And relaxing

[@rayrobinson4866]

@@daleswildswim get a grip

[@sally69morrell55]

When can I come

[@Abspro50]

Stu - do you arrange any of the 'Dales Dippers' meet ups on the DD Facebook group?

[@denaco]

looks too cold for me