River Waveney, Bungay, Suffolk
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Description: The Waveney was the favourite river of Roger Deakin – forefather of the wild swimming movement. I love the two-mile loop around Outney Common, starting and returning from Bungay. This town is one of Suffolk's most independent little places, with quirky cafes, craft stores and antiques dealers, and it has its own river meadows at the bottom of Bridge Street, perfect for a picnic and a quick dip. There's also Outney Meadow Caravan Park, a riverside campsite with canoe hire. It's a good river for spotting otters too, though you'll need to wait until nightfall. Head out under a full moon and embark on a lunar snorkel safari.