North West England encompasses the counties and metropolitan areas of Cheshire, Great Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cumbria up by the border of Scotland. Nestling west of the Pennine mountain range with a stunning coastline and famed areas such as the Lake District and the Forest of Bowland, North West England has plenty of wild swimming locations.
Whether it’s lakes, rivers, canals waterfalls or beaches, be it in an easily-accessible area nearby the region’s urban areas or hidden away in the remote countryside, we’ve got you covered.
Take a look at some of these beautiful wild swimming spots in North West England below:
Cheshire
Cumbria
Tongue Pot, Eskdale, Lake District