Selecting a safe place to cross the river

‍Many groups plan their trip so that they can cross rivers using bridges. However if a group needs to enter the river to cross it they must select a safe crossing place.

You may wish to complete some of the River Feature Activities to make sure you can identify the features and understand the risks they present for a river crossing.

• Use diagrams or photographs and a written explanation to explain what you are looking for as you assess each of these factors:
1. depth of the water
2. current or speed of the water flowing down the river
3. safe entry and exit points
4. safe run out
5. the nature of the river bed and the colour of the river water