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Below 5 °C: ice swimming proper

0 waters below 5 °C, from 187 measured points. Seconds to a few minutes, never alone.

0Polar · 0–5 °C
0Icy · 5–10 °C
0Cold · 10–15 °C
0Fresh · 15–20 °C
0Summer · over 20 °C
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No measured water is below 5 °C right now. The coldest spots are listed below – this page fills up as the water cools.

6.9 °C
TillHarehope · 3 h ago
Icy
7.3 °C
RedeForest Bridge · 3 h ago
Icy
7.8 °C
Codd BeckKirby Sigston · 3 h ago
Icy
8.2 °C
Jumble CloughHebden Bridge · 3 h ago
Icy
8.4 °C
Laceby BeckLopham Lane · 3 h ago
Icy
8.4 °C
Hoveton Great BroadLake · 3 h ago
Icy
8.5 °C
KentStaveley, Barley Bridge · 3 h ago
Icy
8.5 °C
Scalby BeckA165 · 4 h ago
Icy
8.5 °C
TyneNewcastle Swing Bridge · 14 h ago
Icy
8.6 °C
Dubbs BeckDubbs Road · 3 h ago
Icy

As of: 2026-10-26 11:22 UTC · Readings from public monitoring networks, compiled by BrrChecker

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