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Boiling point on the Somerset Levels

On the hottest day ever recorded in these isles, I sought a climate-resilient, future-proof stroll beside the River Isle. A heatwave walk to keep us cool.

With luck, I hoped, our grandchildren will still be able to enjoy a walk beside water in the supposedly damp landscape of the Somerset Levels when 40°C summers are standard fare.

I set out from the hamlet of Ilford in the hot

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