No longer the spot for a swim

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No longer the spot for a swim

Image: © Robin Drayton Taken: 3 Oct 2012

This is the Sirhowy River as it passes under the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road. Before the construction of the bridge, this was a popular bathing spot with a deep pool. With the dualling of the A465, a new bridge is about to be constructed at this point.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.788592
Longitude
-3.256655