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The Wash
Bay
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Editor's Notes
The Wash is a shallow natural rectangular bay and multiple estuary on the east coast of England in the United Kingdom. It is an inlet of the North Sea and is the largest multiple estuary system in the UK, as well as being the largest natural bay in England, and is the outflow for the rivers Witham, Welland, Nene and the Great Ouse. It is also one of the most important conservation areas in Europe, with several nature reserves within this area.
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Weather at The Wash
H: 64° L: 58°
Clear
59°
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Feels like 55°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
71%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
60°
3 AM
59°
6 AM
58°
9 AM
62°
12 PM
62°
3 PM
63°
6 PM
63°
9 PM
63°
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- Where is The Wash?
- The Wash is a bay in East Midlands.
- Can you swim at The Wash?
- There is no fixed answer for The Wash: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at The Wash in East Midlands. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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East Midlands
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