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Deep swimming hole just beyond a small weir. Clear water, no noticeable reeds. Plants surrounding the river. Access point via a little track downhill from the water meadow field. Not a noticeably strong current, just beyond the swimming hole it gets very shallow and continues down the river to a few paddling points. My Grandparents live in neighbouring village of Tarrant Keyneston and say people from their village in history have always gone down to his spot for a swim. Best access from Car Park at ‘The Old Parlour’ cafe and walk down the public footpath to Spetisbury Water meadows and follow the path round.
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