Water safety advice

Docks, reservoirs, canals and rivers will be really cold, even in the summer. Jumping into cold water could give you cold water shock which can cause a gasp reflex, meaning you’ll suck in water, which could cause you to drown. If you want to cool down, have a cool drink instead.

• If you want to jump and dive, head to your local swimming pool, don’t get in locks or canals. Canals can be shallow and you could hurt yourself if you jump in.

• Sign up to a Let’s Paddle session run by the trust to cool down on a paddleboard.

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• Lounge in the shade of waterside trees, rather than get tangled in waterway reeds.

• Have an ice lolly at a waterside cafe.

• Keep your cool – chill out by the water and enjoy the feeling of peacefulness it brings you.