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RIVERS ARE WILDER THAN LAKES AND MORE INTIMATE THAN THE SEA, BUT HOW CAN YOU TELL IF THEY’RE CLEAN ENOUGH TO SWIM IN? OUTDOOR SWIMMER AND DIP ADVISOR, ELLA FOOTE, FINDS OUT

Mud between the toes and damp, woody aromas, the sweet smell of water mint while reeds tickle the tummy – no other swimming is as wild and wonderful as plunging into a river. Floating downstream, concealed from the path by swathes of bullrushes, you enter your own secret water garden, encountering nature in a more magical way than any other outdoor pursuit. But suggest you’re going freshwater swimming, and there will be a well-meaning friend, family member or even passing stranger who’ll question whether it’s safe, clean or allowed. And it’s no wonder, considering the steady flow of news about pollution and the poor ecological health of inland waters. Although it’s rare to get unwell from a river dip, much like sea swimming it’s important to understand the risks, do a…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2023

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