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How to plan a river swimming route
A long and lazy river swim under the dappled light from riverside trees is a quintessentially summer pastime. Jonathan Cowie has your guide to planning a safe river swimming adventure.
Route planning: thing to consider when planning a river swim
Length of route.
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