Warleigh Weir - Bath and North East Somerset - The July swim

Warleigh Weir was a local swim spot I had been meaning to swim at for ages, but had always been slightly put off due to reports that it is always super busy, especially in the summer months. But, as I was searching for a swim spot in the BANES area, this seemed like the ideal time to head there and try it out.

This was another day of being accompanied by friends, and I was joined in the water this time by our new friend Rik. As predicted, the spot was busy, but we managed to arrive early enough so that it was not packed with people. I LOVED it here, I really like river swims, they seem so peaceful compared to being tossed around in the sea. (Although sea swimming will always remain my favourite type of swim.) As I swam a few hundred feet down the river, I felt like I was the only person around for miles as the noise of all the people disappeared with my distance. And the thing that pleased me the most about this swim? I was also joined in the water by Ruby. The water was pretty cold so I admired her lack of complaints. She is only just 5 and can't yet swim without armbands so hers was just a dip, but I felt so glad to be showing her how great open water dips can feel, and I really hope she (and her 1 year old sister) is inspired to keep on dunking in the water with me as she grows older.