Conham River Park is home to a group devoted to protecting and promoting the use of the river
In a shallow valley populated by reddening ancient oak trees, the River Avon snakes along quietly – the grind of Bristol unknowingly just metres away.
Despite the falling leaves and temperature, a group of women tentatively step into the 12.5C waters of the Conham River Park in the east of the city for a midday swim – a ritual they all insist is not just a hobby but a way of life.
Continue reading… Conham River Park is home to a group devoted to protecting and promoting the use of the riverIn a shallow valley populated by reddening ancient oak trees, the River Avon snakes along quietly – the grind of Bristol unknowingly just metres away.Despite the falling leaves and temperature, a group of women tentatively step into the 12.5C waters of the Conham River Park in the east of the city for a midday swim – a ritual they all insist is not just a hobby but a way of life. Continue reading… Rivers, Swimming, Access to green space, Bristol, UK news, Life and style, Environment
