BEST in Cornwall

River Camel, Wadebridge

Location

Park by Polbrock bridge, c. 3km SE of Wadebridge. Then take the “Camel Trail” (one of those paths that used to be a railway) south for 500m. When the path starts deviating from the river you don’t. There are quite a few swims on the bends in the river.

Grid Ref

SX 013/690

Features

Lovely spot set in woodland with easy access and deep enough water for a swim on the bends in the river.

Hazards

There were quite a few branches floating around and some under the water so watch out. Hardly surprising hazards given its in woodland.

Date of Last Swim

1st July 2006 (day of England V Portugal)


Red River nr Gwithian

(A FIVE TRUNK location because if you get it right you can float and look across St.Ives bay.)

Location

Nearest village is Gwithian (6km north west of Hayle). Park next to the track that leads to the Car Park for Godrevy Point and follow the river until it meets the sea.

Grid Ref

SW584/422

Features

Shallow and deep water and handy for the sea (its only a few metres away). AS FEATURED IN WATERLOG

Hazards

Cadmium, copper, zinc, lead and arsenic. Well where do you think its name comes from?

Date of Last Swim

August 1999