LakeHidden gem
Semerwater
Bainbridge, Yorkshire
A glacial lake in the Dales with legends and good wild swimming.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 75 min
Semerwater is one of the largest natural lakes in the Dales, tucked into quiet Raydale. Locals swim, paddle and picnic along the shore, and an ancient legend says a village lies under the water. It feels empty compared with Malham.
Good to know
- Check shoreline access rules
- Swim in summer only
- Getting there
- Narrow lane, small car park, shore walk
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
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