GTCT : Weir pool Traditional Cache
heartstones1: Too close to mct tea pot island cache by 15m so archiving to keep groundspeak happy
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At weekends the nearby area around the weirs is often busy with kayakers.
It would be fairly easy to wade here (in less wet periods) from the place where kayakers put their boats in the water, so a boat is not really needed. See the additional waypoint.
For this reason the T is lower.
In fact, at some times of the year it may be easier to wade upstream than to paddle.
Note that:
- You are supposed to have a licence to boat on the river. If you plan on canoeing more than a few times, or on more than one waterway the most cost-effective way may be the annual licence from the British Canoe Union. Canoe-England
- A buoyancy aid is recommended, even if you can swim.
- Be careful especially near weirs, sluices and canoe passes. These increase the risk of capsize, especially at times of high water flow. There is a risk of entrapment or even drowning.
- Be prepared to deal with getting wet. Although this may be pleasant in summer it can be dangerous in colder months.
- Electronic gadgets tend not to cope well with water so if you are taking them with you I recommend that you use appropriate waterproofing protection for them.
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