My route this year could involve a wade across the Dee, although I plan to go to Invercauld bridge.
However, if the river was low, it would sure save some time and miles.

Colin

Strangely strange and oddly odd, but I was just about to email you when I had a last peek at the board ... and there you were! (Ian Shiel had advised me that you might be the man to talk to).

All the replies that I have had, both on and off the board, give much the same advice. I had wondered vaguely if there was some broad reach of shallower water that might be possible in all but more extreme conditions, but it seems not.

I don't mind a commitment of time and energy but if it all came to naught I'd be mightily dispirited. So I guess I'll have to wait for bus ... or a bridge.

Thanks to all for your advice.