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River Avon (Bristol)

River Avon in Bristol

The River Avon in Bristol, or Bristol Avon as it is also known, rises in South Gloucestershire. It then flows through Wiltshire, to Bath and the Severn Estuary. Although the river is only 13 miles from source to mouth, the river length is actually closer to 75 miles. Being wide…

Lydney Canal

In the running for the shortest canal in the UK title, the Lydney canal is just one mile long. The canal is located in Gloucestershire and connects the River Severn to Lydney. Opened in 1813 to ship iron and coal from the Forest of Dean, the canal was very much…
River Severn

River Severn

Distance: 220 miles The longest river in Great Britain, the River Severn flows for 220 miles from source to mouth. It's a popular spot for paddlers looking for multi-day trips or long touring adventures. As well as being Britain's longest river, it also has one the largest tides in the…
River Wye

River Wye

Distance: 155 miles The River Wye is the fifth longest river in Britain. It winds its way from the Welsh mountains to join the River Severn at Chepstow. For much of its length it cleaves a gentle split between England and Wales. The Wye is one of the finest lowland…
Kennet and Avon Canal

Kennet and Avon Canal

The Kennet and Avon canal passes through lovely countryside and small villages, and at 87 miles long with 105 locks along the route, it’s the perfect canal for those who like a multi-day adventure, or just a really challenging paddle! The Kennet and Avon canal crosses from Reading to Bristol.…
Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

The 16-mile Gloucester and Sharpness Canal connects Gloucester to Sharpness where the canal meets the estuary of the River Severn. Built as a bypass to allow cargo ships to avoid the traitorous section of the River Severn, it is a historic canal. In the late 1700’s the section of the…
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