One of the UK's best seaside towns set to get new tidal lido on the beach
PLANS have been proposed for an outdoor tidal pool at one of the UK's oldest seaside towns.
New plans have revealed a three-sided outdoor swimming
pool
, at the top of Scarborough South Bay.
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A new lido could be coming to Scarborough
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The lido would be tidal and meet the sand
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If approved, the pool would have sand running into it and a sheltered beach and bathing area for children.
The
next
to the historic Scarborough Spa.
A feasibility study was also presented to councillors, which was commissioned by North Yorkshire Council completed by outdoor swimming specialists and architects Studio Octopi.
The study highlighted the potential boost to the local economy and
benefits
to well-being and
health
.
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The study also advised that there should be a pre-planning application "given the unique and rare nature of tidal pool projects".
According to the
"That one question has grown into a meaningful conversation, and now, the foundations of a community-led and deliverable plan.
"Scarborough's South and North Bays are already loved by sea swimmers year-round.
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Scarborough was named one of the
Not only that, but Scarborough is the
New £4million lido to open in UK next year
Even nicknamed 'Scarbados,' its long stretch of sand are the popular draw.
There is also an
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Located in the historic fishing village in West Cornwall, Mousehole Rock Pool is open for 24 hours a day.
However, when you can
Due to being a tidal swimming spot, visitors can only have a dip twice a day.
Essentially, during high tide the pool is exposed to the
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But then during low tide, the pool can drain and will become shallower.
The tide varies throughout the year, but in
summer
, Mousehole usually has two high tides a day - in mid-morning and the evening.
Plus, a
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Scarborough is already loved by cold water swimmers
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