#2 Cambus o’May, River Dee This stretch of the River Dee is an ideal spot for wild swimming. If you are visiting Royal Deeside – maybe touring the many local castles – a visit here is well worth it. There is an attractive Victorian suspension bridge, painted white, that makes a good reference point for your swim.
Can you swim in the River Dee?
Open water is not considered to be of bathing quality as it can contain sewage, livestock contamination, and pollution from farming or industry. Anyone can become unwell from swimming in open water as there will always be micro-organisms present. Because of this, we do not encourage swimming in the river Dee.
Can you swim in rivers Scotland?
Where can people swim? In Scotland swimmers have a right to swim as part of their right to responsible access, which means they can swim freely in open spaces. The law about swimming outdoors is more restrictive and often disputed in England and Wales.
Where is it safe to swim in Scotland?
Inversnaid, Loch Lomond
The little sandy beaches at Inversnaid offer the perfect launch pad for a dip in one of Scotland’s most famous bodies of water, with Milarrochy Bay on the east side also a popular site for wild swimmers.
Can you swim in the water in Scotland?
Scotland should be top of any wild swimmer’s bucket list. Not only does it have a wide range of lochs, burns, waterfalls and seas to swim in, but Scotland’s open access laws mean you have a right to responsibly enjoy inland water for recreational purposes.
Is the River Dee polluted?
Work at an Aberdeenshire contraction site has reportedly caused pollution to impact the River Dee near Banchory. Ongoing construction at the Inchmarlo housing development, which is being overseen by Kirkwood Homes, appears to have caused silty water to enter the area following prolonged rain showers.
How cold is the River Dee?
At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 5°C, that’s 41°F. In recent times the highest recorded temperature in November has been 18°C that’s 64°F, with the lowest recorded temperature -4°C, about 25°F.
Where is the clearest water in Scotland?
On the West coast of Scotland, north of Fort William and a few miles from Morar, you’ll find Camusdarach. Famous for its stunning silver sands and crystal clear turquoise water – and also the film Local Hero – the beach has shallow water to paddle in and views out to the Isle of Skye.
Are Scottish waters clean?
More bathing waters (34%) have been rated as ‘excellent’ since tighter standards first came into force in 2015. Half as many bathing waters rated as ‘poor’ than in 2019.
Scotland’s bathing waters start 2021 season with 94% achieving strict environmental standards.
| 2020/2021 | |
|---|---|
| Kinghorn (Pettycur) | Good |
| Kingsbarns | Excellent |
Is it ever warm enough to swim in Scotland?
Not in winter. Parts of the west coast of Scotland are warmed by the gulf stream so the water is sometimes quite warm. There are beaches in Aberdeen and Edinburgh but these are on the east coast so the water might be colder.
Do you get quicksand in Scotland?
You will occasionally see signs for quicksand on beaches, including those at Eoropie on Lewis, Scarista on Harris and at Tràigh Tuath on Barra. The risk from quicksand is not of disappearing into the earth in the style of horror films but of drowning as the tide comes in.
Do you need a wetsuit to swim in Scotland?
As such, there’s a few things you should do to stay safe: Wetsuit: Even in summer, Scotland’s waters are very cold. A wetsuit will help keep your body warm, and provide buoyancy. If you plan on swimming more than a few minutes, consider wearing a wetsuit.
Where is the secret beach in Scotland?
Sandwood Bay in Sutherland is one of Scotland’s most interesting hidden beaches. Located at the extreme north-west of Scotland’s mainland, Sandwood Bay has a spectacular mile-long sandy beach at the end of a 4-mile footpath. The natural bay is backed by large dunes, behind which is Sandwood Loch, a freshwater lake.
Can you swim in the River Dee Aberdeen?
#2 Cambus o’May, River Dee
This stretch of the River Dee is an ideal spot for wild swimming.
How cold are waters in Scotland?
The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 58.6°F / 14.8°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 44.8°F / 7.1°C.
How cold is the water off of Scotland?
(Scotland – East Coast, UK)
The water temperature (54 °F) at Aberdeen is quite cold. If the sun shines as forecast, it should feel warm enough to get away with a good sealed spring wetsuit but you won’t overheat in a winter wetsuit, gloves boots and a hood. Effective windchill factor of (54 °F).
Is River Dee clean?
The Dee is the largest relatively clean river left near to the North West conurbation and without water from the Dee much of Liverpool would be without water, unless local rivers such as the Mersey were rehabilitated.
Are there eels in the River Dee?
The River Dee and its tributaries hold internationally important populations of Atlantic salmon, freshwater pearl mussel and European otter. The river also contains stocks of trout, lamprey and eel, plus an array of introduced species.
Can I paddle board on the River Dee?
The River Dee is a well known among white water paddlers, with exciting features such as the serpents tail and horseshoe falls.
What year did the River Dee freeze over?
1962
The big freeze began in December 1962 and throughout the month, freezing cold easterly winds blew in from Scandinavia. On Boxing Day, the snow arrived – and the River Dee remained frozen for weeks from Shotton to Chester.
Can you kayak on the River Dee?
The River Dee at Chester is the perfect place to experience the joy of river kayaking.