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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. Advertisement 3 A new lido could be coming to Scarborough Credit: North Yorkshire Council 3 The lido would be tidal and meet the sand Credit: Getty 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 . Advertisement Read more on lidos 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. Advertisement Most read in News Travel 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 Advertisement 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 Advertisement 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 3 Scarborough is already loved by cold water swimmers Credit: Getty Advertisement