Paddling paradise among record number of official 'wild swimming sites'

Edisford Bridge, on the outskirts of Clitheroe , spans the River Ribble towards Great Mitton. The fast-flowing but relatively shallow water is a popular spot for paddling and in the warmer months is packed with picnicking families.

Defra said that last year 96% of bathing waters in England met minimum annual standards and 90% were rated as “good” or “excellent”. Making the announcement on what was described as the largest ever rollout of new bathing sites, water minister Robbie Moore said: “The value our bathing waters bring to local communities is incredibly valuable – providing social, physical and positive health and wellbeing benefits to people around the country – and I am pleased to have approved a further 27 new bathing water sites for this year.

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