Where is safe to swim in UK?

Best places for wild swimming in the UK
  • River Isis, Port Meadow, Oxford. ...
  • Linhope Spout, Northumberland. ...
  • Falls of Falloch, Crianlarich, Scotland. ...
  • Goldiggins Quarry, Minions, Cornwall. ...
  • Walpole Bay Tidal Pool, Margate. ...
  • Blue Lagoon, Pembrokeshire, Wales. ...
  • Loch Morlich, Highlands. ...
  • Hampstead Heath Ponds, London.




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Tellisford, Frome, Somerset. Deep enough to jump into, this sloping pool-cum-large-weir is the ideal wild swimming destination for both seasoned swimmers and those still doggy paddling. Watch as children jump from a well-worn tree stump into the crisp water, all splashing with glee - you may want to join in.

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Where are Britain's safest coastal towns and cities?
  • Aberystwyth. This pretty seaside town is not only number one on our list, but topped Provident's safest places to live in the UK list too. ...
  • Aberdeen. ...
  • Plymouth. ...
  • Brighton & Hove. ...
  • Swansea.


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