Open water swimming returns to former landfill site in West London

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        September 8, 2026

Open water swimming returns to former landfill site in West London

Good Morning West London — 2026-09-08

The site in Hounslow was closed off to swimmers several years ago
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Open water swimming returns to former landfill site in West London
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