SELECTED ENGLISH BATHING WATERSHow the checks work
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

Build a trip check

Record what you checked before setting out and what still needs checking on arrival. A completed list does not mean the water is safe.

ACCESS STILL NEEDS CHECKINGSouth West · RiverWhich access point, if any, is currently authorised, and which current land-manager, operator or local-authority notice confirms it?
Checked
0
Still open
6
Stop
0
01

Official status

Current profile, warning and local notice checked

Record at least 20 characters of dated source or direct observation before choosing Checked or Stop.
02

Weather and exposure

Wind, gusts, rain, visibility and daylight reviewed

Record at least 20 characters of dated source or direct observation before choosing Checked or Stop.
03

Water on arrival

Flow/surf, colour, odour, debris and temperature assessed

Record at least 20 characters of dated source or direct observation before choosing Checked or Stop.
04

Entry and exit

Permission, entry, exit and an alternative escape confirmed

Record at least 20 characters of dated source or direct observation before choosing Checked or Stop.
05

People and communication

Swim buddy, shore contact or agreed check-in recorded

Record at least 20 characters of dated source or direct observation before choosing Checked or Stop.
06

Equipment and recovery

Suitable kit, dry layers, food/drink and warm exit ready

Record at least 20 characters of dated source or direct observation before choosing Checked or Stop.
TRIP-CHECK RESULT

Not ready: checks remain open

This file is incomplete. Do not treat missing information as a pass.