Conham River Park is home to a group devoted to protecting and promoting the use of the riverIn a shallow valley populated by reddening ancient oak trees, the River Avon snakes along quietly – the grind of Bristol unknowingly just metres away.Despite the falling leaves and temperature, a group of women tentatively step into the 12.5C waters of the Conham River Park in the east of the city for a midday swim – a ritual they all insist is not just a hobby but a way of life. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/27/swimming-group-fighting-rights-avon-river
Author : Jamie Grierson
Publish date : 2024-10-27 14:31:16
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‘It is about people’s love of the river’: swimming group fighting for rights in the Avon
