What is recorded here
Popular regional tourism attraction. Literally "the stride", a very narrow 9m section of the river. Historically a cause of death when young men try to jump it and get sucked in by underwater currents.
The Strid is a dramatic and narrow 9m section of a river, known for its powerful and dangerous underwater currents. Its perilous nature and historical incidents make it a notable and cautionary attraction for visitors.
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Photo: Ian Taylor · CC BY-SA 2.0