Get to stretch between bends (5)
I believe the answer is:
reach
I believe this clue is a triple definition!
'get to' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'stretch' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
'between bends' is the third definition.
(I've seen this before)
(Other definitions for reach that I've seen before include "Get to; extent" , "stretch of canal between locks" , "Come to - stretch of river" , "Grasp" , "Open stretch of water" .)