The waterfall is a serene oasis in the mornings. From lunchtime onwards the space is taken over by a series of unscripted performances and pop up events. The area is illuminated at night and a nice place to absorb the sounds of the festival alongside the force of the water.
Open water swimming and bathing at Kelburn is done at your own risk.
The Kelburn Estate & Kelburn Arts Ltd accept no liability for DEATH, INJURY or CONTRACTION OF DISEASE arising from Entering the Water; or any losses incurred by those directly or indirectly affected by or as a result of any incident of injury or harm arising from entering the water. Those who do enter the stream or waterfall pool do so at their own risk.
What are the Main Risks?
- THERE IS A SHEEP FARM UP AT THE TOP OF THE HILL THEREFORE THE BURN HAS A HIGH ECOLI CONTENT.
- COLD SHOCK FROM WATER SUBMERSION MAY IMPAIR YOUR ABILITY TO SWIM & THINK
- DEEP UNCLEAR WATER WITH HIDDEN OBJECTS (BIG SUBMERGED ROCKS)
MANDATORY CONTROL MEASURES
- HAVE A SHOWER/ A REALLY GOOD WASH AFTERWARDS (ECOLI)
- DO NOT EAT OR DRINK UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE HAD THAT WASH (ECOLI)
- DO NOT ENTER THE WATER UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRINK OR DRUGS
- NO LONE SWIMMING – GO WITH A FRIEND and KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE
- NO-ONE IS PERMITTED TO ENTER THE WATER AFTER 8PM
- NO JUMPING OR DIVING INTO THE POOL (BIG SUBMERGED ROCKS WITH UNCLEAR WATER)
- LEAVE THE SWIMMING AREA IF INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY A STEWARD OR SECURITY OFFICER
