Ancient but little known common in tight loop of Wye providing large shingle and sandy beach shelving to large deep pool. Undisputed access. Large swan population, with droppings.
Place Categories: River Swims and Wild Swim.
Backney Common
Nearby Swims
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There's a canoe launch here that also makes a good spot to get into the river Wye, with
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In summer this is normally a lovely spot near the grand old brick bridge with gravel river beach
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Nice quiet spot in the summer at the joining of the River Teme and River Clun for a swim or
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Address : Leintwardine
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We tried this one this time last year and it was full of geese (and poo) the current was also far too fast to swim in due to previous heavy rainfall. The walk there involves climbing over fences and gates and yes, lots of thistles.
can get quite merkey, and watch out fo the thistles.