Around 400 early risers enjoyed a bracing early morning dip in the outdoor pool in West Yorkshire to celebrate the arrival of summer.
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It may have been an early start but that did nothing to dampen the levels of enthusiasm. Picture: Lee McLean/SWNS
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Water-lovers began gathering at around 4.45am to enjoy the extra hours of sunlight on Tuesday morning. Picture: Lee McLean/SWNS
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The council-run venue boasts wonderful views across Ilkley Moor, which lent itself to a beautiful sunrise setting that was perfect for photos. Picture: Lee McLean/SWNS
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Despite it being a cool eight degrees outside, the water was a pleasant 17 degrees. Picture: Lee McLean/SWNS
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The return of the event was welcomed by fans of the Lido who missed out on last year's solstice swim as it was closed for renovations. Picture: Lee McLean/SWNS
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Swimmer Julia Bryson, 45, said: "I swim at the lido each week, but love to do the solstice swim as it's such a beautiful setting to see the sun rise. It's not usually this busy or this warm." Picture: Lee McLean/SWNS