Back in 1933, a meeting was held by interested parties, with the intention of building an lido (outdoor swimming pool) in Ingleton. At this time, JLE Construction & Co were building the Iron Bridge on the edge of the village on the Kirkby Lonsdale side of the A65. One of their engineers took an interest in the project and offered his professional advice on the construction side.
In 1974 the pool had a major facelift and was virtually rebuilt. As the pool was now to be heated and chlorinated, the cost of the equipment to do this was prohibitive and this resulted in the pool being reduced in size to 20m x 8m.
Text extract from Ingleton Pool’s own website history page. Visit their site for the full history.
| Name | Ingleton Open Air Swimming Pool |
| Built | 1933 |
| Opened | 23rd August 1934 by Harry Eustace Vant, solicitor from Settle. |
| Cost | |
| Dimensions | 100′ x 25′ |
| Capacity | |
| Depth | |
| Diving | |
| Second pool | |
| Designer | M W H Lee |
| Address | Sammy Lane, Ingleton, Camforth, North Yorkshire, LA6 3EG |
| Date closed | |
| Status | Open |
| Notes | |
| Last updated | 28th June 2025 |
Announcement in Baths and Bath Engineering September 1934
A swimming pool, erected by voluntary labour at a cost of less than £200 was opened on August 23rd. The pool, constructed in concrete, stands in ideal surroundings by the side of the River Greta. It is 100 ft. by 25 ft., and there are dressing-rooms and diving stages, with an embankment of seats for spectators. Plans for the pool were prepared free of charge by Mr. W. H. Lee, now of Barnoldswick.
