Wild Swim Atlas

    Places to swim near Wakefield

    6 natural swimming spots within about 60 miles of Wakefield, sorted by straight-line distance. Open each spot for the season, booking rules and directions.

    6 spots listed2 rivers2 lakes and tarns2 sea and rock pools

    6 spots in the Wakefield area

    Swimming permitted18 mi

    Sparth Reservoir

    Lake
    Marsden Moor, Marsden

    Shallow reservoir near Marsden with steps into the water and reported wild swimming.

    Swimming permitted24 mi

    Gaddings Dam

    Lake
    Langfield Common, Walsden

    Locally owned reservoir with a sandy beach and open-water swimming.