Aerial image of a snorkeller at Chesil Cove |
Two perspectives of Eastbourne Pier |
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And where are the littleknown places you enjoyed?
We really loved the North Yorkshire coast; on the day we visited it looked just like the Mediterranean and the sites we snorkelled were packed with life.
Did water quality concerns factor into your choices?
Unfortunately, they did. There were a couple of really great sites that we had to think hard
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about including due to their proximity to sewage overflow pipes. In these cases we spent time chatting to locals about impact on water users and frequency of issues. It felt very sad to have to factor this sort of thing into our decision-making.
Is there a cultural crossover between snorkelling and wild swimming?
The short answer is: I hope so! We have been outdoor swimming for a long time
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now and have seen first-hand the massive uptick in the number of people embracing‘ wild’ swimming. It feels like they are ready to embrace the fact that our waters are a bit colder than those we might find overseas but are right here on our doorstep waiting to be explored and enjoyed. I really hope that some of these swimmers will begin to feel curious about what’ s going on underneath the surface of the water; maybe first just a quick peek wearing a pair of goggles, but perhaps later they might invest in some snorkel kit and training and get stuck in. |
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London Bridge Arch, Torquay |
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PHOTO: TONY REED |
Navigating the arch |
Plumose under the arch |