| Flowing water |
Drowning |
Anglers advised strong currents can be hazardous. |
| Deep holes in river bed |
Drowning |
Anglers advised of the risk of deep holes and to take care. |
| Crossing bridges stiles fences and ditches |
Slipping tripping and falling |
Anglers advised to only use crossing places provided$$and to take care especially in weather conditions when surfaces may be slippery. |
| Uneven ground surfaces |
Tripping and falling |
Anglers advised to take care when walking. |
| Steep banks |
Slipping and falling |
Anglers advised these can be slippery and to take care. |
| Electric Stock Fences |
Electrocution |
Anglers are advised to expect these to be on and to cross at the protected places. |
| Vehicular access points |
Driving accident |
Anglers are advised to exercise extreme caution at all entry and exit points. |
| Car Parking |
Driving accident/damage to cars etc. |
Anglers are advised that all vehicles are parked entirely at their own risk. |
| Farm Machinery and farm stock |
Accident |
Anglers are advised that both can be dangerous at close proximity and to keep well$$away from both. |
| Overhead power lines |
Electrocution |
Anglers are banned from fishing under power lines. Please keep well clear of all$$power lines and remember the overall length of your rod and line. |
| Leptospirosis (Weil's disease) |
Pathogen infection |
Anglers to cover any cuts / abrasions on hands. Wash hands prior to eating / smoking. |
| Sharp hooks / flies |
Damage to eyes |
Always wear sunglasses and a peaked cap / hat whilst on river |
| Lyme Disease Tick-borne |
Pathogen infection |
Cover exposed skin and apply suitable insect repellent.$$Check for any ticks on exposed skin and remove by recommended means or consult doctor.Be aware of Lyme disease symptoms and seek medical advice. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22468181. |
| Insect Bites |
Anaphylactic Shock |
In case of any doubt call emergency services. |
