The River Nidd in North Yorkshire is generally not considered clean and often fails water quality standards. Despite gaining designated bathing water status in some areas, recent tests have shown high levels of harmful bacteria like E. coli, with pollution stemming from sewage, agricultural runoff, and, in some areas, chemical contaminants.
The depth and the speed of the water can increase quickly. You should avoid swimming in the Nidd after heavy rain - this is when there is likely to be increased flow, as well as runoff from fields and often from treatment works.
The River Nidd has a good population of Wild Brown Trout and wild Grayling. Scar House Reservoir, located at the very head of Nidderdale, is an upland Wild Brown Trout fishery. Flyfishing and bait fishing (using float or ledger) are allowed on the club's waters, although some areas are restricted to flyfishing only.
Despite the stubborn perception that the river is dirty and lifeless, this is no longer the case. The Thames is currently one of the cleanest city waterways in the world.
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It is deeply disappointing and utterly unacceptable that the River Nidd at the Lido has once again been classified as 'poor' for bathing water quality. This is a cherished spot for local families and visitors, yet year after year it remains unsafe because Yorkshire Water puts profit before our environment.
Possibly the best known and most photographed village in the North York Moors, Robin Hood's Bay is a collection of narrow alleyways and traditional 17th century fisherman's cottages that seem miraculously to cling to the side of a cliff.
Otters, Kingfishers, roe deer, badgers, hares, rabbits, heron, mallard and mandarin ducks, barn owls, tawny owls, little owls, Woodpeckers – 80 species of bird and 30 different kinds of mammals, reptiles and amphibians. A favourite early morning pastime is watching the Otters from the banks of the River Nidd.
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Stroll through the ancient, broadleaved woodland and along the banks of the gently meandering river in the sheltered depths of the valley, or climb higher for stunning views towards the historic spa towns of Knaresborough and Harrogate.
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Scarborough. One of the UK's first-ever coastal resorts, Scarborough is a town that has stood the test of time thanks to its sandy beaches and family-friendly attractions. With a miniature railway, boating lake and the Luna Park pleasure beach, Scarborough ticks all the boxes for a nostalgic holiday by the sea.
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One of the most spectacular and most popular villages in the Dales is Malham. With dramatic limestone scenery just a stone's throw from the village centre, Malham has few equals anywhere in the UK. A gentle stroll of about half an hour from the village will bring you to Malham Cove.
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A variety of methods can be used to catch the following types of fish on this stretch. Chub, Barbel, Dace, Grayling, Gudgeon, Roach, Perch and Pike that all thrive within the River Nidd.
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