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Holne Weir

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This short strip of woodland alongside Holne Weir continues to provide a popular access point for paddlers enjoying the Dart Loop.

Broadway’s Meadow

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On the banks of the River Soar in Leicestershire, Broadways Meadow enables the safe landing and launch for paddlers on one of East Midland’s most popular rivers.

Washburn

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The River Washburn is a dam release river, paddleable only when Yorkshire Water release from Thusscross Reservoir. This creates 2km of fast flowing, moderate white water (Grade 2-3). There are a number of small features, including a small weir drop.

Hoarwithy

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On the River Wye near the quiet village of Hoarwithy, this site is split into two fields with access to the road, enabling safe landing and launch for paddlers on one of the country’s most popular rivers, roughly halfway between Ross on Wye and Hereford.

Symonds Yat

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Symonds Yat is one of the most iconic canoeing destinations in Britain. Thousands of paddlers navigate the rapids each year along their journey down the River Wye.

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Holne Weir

This short strip of woodland alongside Holne Weir continues to provide a popular access point for paddlers enjoying the Dart Loop

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Young paddlers and a coach at Washburn.
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Washburn

The River Washburn is a dam release river paddleable only when Yorkshire Water release from Thusscross Reservoir This creates 2km of fast flowing moderate white water Grade 2 3 There are a number of small features including a small weir

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Broadway’s Meadow

On the banks of the River Soar in Leicestershire Broadways Meadow enables the safe landing and launch for paddlers on one of East Midland s most popular rivers

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Hoarwithy

On the River Wye near the quiet village of Hoarwithy this site is split into two fields with access to the road enabling safe landing and launch for paddlers on one of the country s most popular rivers roughly halfway

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Symonds Yat

Symonds Yat is one of the most iconic canoeing destinations in Britain Thousands of paddlers navigate the rapids each year along their journey down the River Wye

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