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Buscot Weir Pool

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4.8

(4 reviews)

NT have updated parking meter and its now card only (bit useless when you can't get signal in the car park) and the two times ive been since machine wasnt even working. Ive just paid online when I got home. (there's ANPR now so they'll no if you didn't). Also its currently really muddy/slippy getting in and out as alot more people visiting due to current temperatures so be vary of that.

breakawayfromme

2mo ago

- National trust car park is £2 for 2 hours. £4 all day, take change as parking app is 20p more. - Weir is a minute walk from car park. - Best place to get in the weir is down by the large tree you will see directly in front as you get to the field. - You will get muddy getting in and out - You can stand up in alot of the water so very safe - As of 2026 there is no steps or changing area (not sure if there ever was, previous review mentions it?) - Keep clear of the dam and you should have no problems - I haven't been in the height of summer yet but have been on a couple of 20c days and there was only 1 person in the water on a paddle board and as for swimmers in general l i have only ever seen one other so it does not get overcrowded

Drbiffy

11mo ago

A bit tricky to get back out after swimming, we eventually found a set of rocks to use as stepping stones, you may need a friend to help. A bit round and round but we enjoyed rebelling and went anticlockwise. A nice setting.

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Buscot Weir is a weir pool where water cascades over a small fall, near the town of Lechlade. The Buscot Weir Car Park is a National Trust car park; free for members but pay and display for non-members. From the car park, it is only a short walk to the lock and weir. It can be difficult getting in and old of the weir due to mud. Would advise water shoes.

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Activities

Suitable for kids Swimming Jumping Paddling Picnic Dogs Skinny dip Cycling Long swim Walking

Landscape

Weir It is muddy Easy to walk to Bridges Pools Sunrise Sunset Quiet location Lots of reeds

Water sports

SUP Boating Kayaking Bodyboarding Body surfing Canoeing Skim boarding Scuba diving Snorkeling Rowing Ice diving Ice swimming

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What should I bring?

A tow float, shoes with grip for slippery banks, and warm layers for after. Water shoes protect against rocks and debris on the riverbed.

What should I know before swimming here?

Check recent rainfall. Rivers rise fast after heavy rain. Never swim in fast-flowing or flooded water. Test entry/exit before you commit. River banks can be undercut. Cold water shock is real. Enter slowly and control your breathing. Watch for submerged obstacles like branches, weirs, and rocks. Conditions change fast. Always check the latest data, read recent community reports, and swim within your ability.