Mercury Bridge to the old railway bridge / iron bridge
Fly and Coarse Fishing
Any legal method allowed. All fish to be returned unharmed.
Beat length approximately 1.6km (1 mile)
Species
Trout, Grayling, Chub, Barbel, Dace, Pike.
Fly fishing
Pegs 2, 5 and 9 are good fly waters.
Coarse Fishing
Pegs 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 are excellent for coarse fishing.
No night fishing on Pegs 1 - 4.
Map
Click the image above or the link below to view on Google Maps. Click on each peg number for W3W locations.
Station bend and fence end: Peg 1-4
Peg 1
Peg 1
Peg 1
The first peg starts about 100 yards below Mercury Bridge. There is a big slack on the far slide.
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Peg 2
Peg 1
Peg 1
Peg 2 is very long and extends behind the swimming baths. There is lots of "thin" water here, hence the length of the peg.
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Peg 3
Peg 3
Peg 3
Peg 3 starts a little upstream from steps leading down from the old railway. Known for good grayling fishing, especially in the winter when the fish shoal up.
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Peg 4
Peg 3
Peg 3
Continue downstream to Peg 4, which has a deep hole near the bank so take care! There is also a barbed wire fence which needs to be carefully navigated. Barbel are sometimes seen cruising in this area.
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Easby: Parking and access
Combination Lock
There is free parking adjacent to the sewage works, on the south bank of the swale just below Easby bridge. This can be accessed from the Richmond to Catterick road, about a mile beyond "The Station", on the left hand side.
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Combination Lock
There is also free parking adjacent to St Agatha's church, right next to Easy Abby. From here it is a 5 minute walk downstream to Easby Bridge. The parking is free, but can get very busy at peak times. Please also be respectful during church service times as this parking is intended for the congregation.
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Combination Lock
Combination Lock
Combination Lock
The code for the combination lock can be found on your Clubmate home screen. It has also been posted on the members only Facebook Group. If you can't find it please contact the Membership Secretary.
Radasmembershipsecretary@gmail.com
NB It is important that the gate is locked each time it is used, either when accessing or leaving the section of river.
Easby: Pegs 5-6
Peg 5: Entrance
Peg 5: Sand Beck
Peg 5: Sand Beck
The start of Peg 5 is just above the entrance of "Sand Beck" to the River Swale. Walk upstream from Easby bridge until you get to this gate and follow the orange painted signs.
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Peg 5: Sand Beck
Peg 5: Sand Beck
Peg 5: Sand Beck
This picture is taken from where Sand Beck enters the Swale on the near bank. Note the reinforcement work on the far bank. The river is carrying water here, but it does look rather trouty....
Peg 6: Top
Peg 5: Sand Beck
Peg 6: Top
Known as the "Dog Kennels" because there used to be dog/cat kennels on the opposite side of the river.
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Easby: Peg 7
Peg 7: Top
Peg 7: First Entry Point
Peg 7: First Entry Point
The start of Peg 7 is across the River Swale from the beautiful Easby Abbey.
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Peg 7: First Entry Point
Peg 7: First Entry Point
Peg 7: First Entry Point
Follow the orange arrows! This is the first entry point on peg 7, also known as the "sunken tree" peg for obvious reasons when the river is at normal level. This first entry point is about 50 yards below the top of the peg.
Peg 7: Second Entry Point
Peg 7: Second Entry Point
Peg 7: Second Entry Point
50 yards downstream is the second entry point for Peg 7.
Peg 7: Bank Safety
Peg 7: Second Entry Point
Peg 7: Second Entry Point
Anglers should keep to the track and not encroach on the logs; these are to prevent bank collapse.
Easby: Peg 8-9
Peg 8: Top
Peg 8: Second Entry Point
Peg 8: Second Entry Point
This is the top of Peg 8, with the first entry point shown by the orange arrow. On the far banks is the "Easby Bungalow".
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Peg 8: Second Entry Point
Peg 8: Second Entry Point
Peg 8: Second Entry Point
Also known as "Easby Pool". A big slack on the far side provides refuge for fish when the river is high.
Peg 9: Top
Peg 9: Top
Peg 9: Top
Peg 9 is a very long peg, approx. 400 yards, running all the way to the old railway bridge.
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Peg 9
Peg 9: Top
Peg 9: Top
View from tree with number 9 marker on it, looking downstream towards the old railway bridge.
station bend
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