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Wharfe at Cromwheel, Ilkley

Bradford, North East
Poor Water Quality
Data last verified: 27 Sep 2026

Nestled in the heart of Ilkley, the Wharfe at Cromwheel offers a picturesque riverine setting with a sandy shoreline. Unfortunately, the official water quality rating is classified as Poor by the Environment Agency, which may impact your bathing experience. During the summer months, the water temperature is estimated to be around 18°C.

14.4°C
Air Temp
23 mph
Wind Speed
Low Tide
in 1h 45m (Demo)
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Live Water Quality

30
Poor
Not advised
• Updated 10 mins ago
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Unknown
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Air Temp

14.4°C
Comfortable

Weather

Partly cloudy
14.4°C

Tide

Low Tide
in 1h 45m (Demo)

Water Quality

Poor
Not advised

Pollution Alerts

None
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Quick Overview

River / Inland Water
Family friendly
Dog friendly
(winter)
Parking nearby
Toilets
Café

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Beach Type
Not listed
Water Quality
Poor
Avg. Air Temp
14.4°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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Full Tide Times
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Sediment Type
Not listed

Sediment type has not yet been recorded for this site. Underfoot conditions and bank composition may vary.

Annual Rating
Poor

Water quality regularly fails to meet safe bathing standards. Swimmers face an elevated risk of stomach infections or skin rashes due to high bacterial loads.

Rainfall Impact
Low Risk

This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.

Monitoring Authority
Environment Agency

Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.

Water Body Type
River / Inland Water

Monitored as an inland river bathing water. River sites are heavily influenced by upstream rainfall, agricultural runoff, and storm overflows, with water flow changing quickly after rain.

Sewerage Provider
Yorkshire Water Services Limited

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.

Designated Year
2021

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 2021. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.

County / District
Bradford

Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Bradford area.

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