River Ribble at Edisford Bridge

RiverModerate

53.86845, -2.41728

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Good to swim today

Water 17°C (est.) · Wind 14 km/h

Today

A solid open-water swim for those with some experience.

Beginner-friendly47
Navigation64
Comfort55
Predictability62

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River Ribble at Edisford Bridge is an open water swimming spot in Cumbria and Lancashire, United Kingdom. A river swimming spot, rated moderate, for regular open water swimmers. Check the live water temperature, wind and wave conditions below, and read community reviews and recent swims here before you head out.

Conditions right now

Good
Water16.8°C
Air16.8°C
Wind14 km/h

Current swimming conditions at River Ribble at Edisford Bridge: water around 16.8°C (estimated from air temperature), air 16.8°C, wind 14 km/h. Overall rated good for open water swimming. Water temperature is estimated from air temperature for this inland spot.

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    About this spot

    EA Poor (water quality)Designated bathing water

    UK Environment Agency designated bathing water. Latest classification: Poor. Designated since 2024. Region: Cumbria and Lancashire.

    Hazards

    Algae bloom risk

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    Difficulty

    Moderate

    Water type

    River

    Added

    May 12, 2026

    GPS

    53.8685, -2.4173

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