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The 10 most beautiful kayak trips in Central England and the Midlands
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Kayaking
· Central England and the Midlands
Wye Valley, Herefordshire
Difficulty
easy
14.2 km
4:46 h
62 m
60 m
Following the journey of the river is the best way to explore the stunning Wye Valley, its array of wildlife and tranquil surroundingsDistance 9 miles (14 km)Type EasyTime 4 hoursWords: Adam Stones
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Kayaking
· Central England and the Midlands
Elford to Burton
Difficulty
moderate
20 km
3:23 h
12 m
19 m
This is a lovely paddle through open countryside Starting at Elford gardens on the Tame and joining the Trent down river on to Burton.
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Kayaking
· Central England and the Midlands
Stratford to Bidford Sep 2020
Difficulty
moderate
16.5 km
2:48 h
6 m
16 m
10 mile trip down the river Avon with lots of big houses to admire.
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Kayaking
· Central England and the Midlands
Wolseley Bridge circular
Difficulty
moderate
5.2 km
0:54 h
13 m
9 m
Short circular taking in some beautiful scenery. Be prepared to get out halfway to climb up to the aqueduct for the return journey.
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Kayaking
· Central England and the Midlands
Loughborough inner loop 9 April 2022 at 08:19
9.2 km
1:57 h
8 m
6 m
Loughborough Canal - Woodbrook- River Soar - Summerpool Brook- Loughborough Canal
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Kayaking
· Central England and the Midlands
Canoeing along the Wye 7 - HolmeLacy Hoarwithy
Difficulty
moderate
12.6 km
3:05 h
29 m
26 m
The River Wye is the fourth-longest river in the UK, stretching some 155 miles from its source on Plynlimon in mid Wales to the Severn estuary. The lower part of this trail is called the Wye Valley and is a designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Kayaking
· Central England and the Midlands
S40WG A pike, a mill and a crash 2 July 2023 at 10:06
16.7 km
3:48 h
693 m
697 m
James walk
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Kayaking
· Central England and the Midlands
Canoeing along the Wye 10 - Foy to Ross (Bridstow)
Difficulty
moderate
7.2 km
1:12 h
8 m
7 m
The River Wye is the fourth-longest river in the UK, stretching some 155 miles from its source on Plynlimon in mid Wales to the Severn estuary. The lower part of this trail is called the Wye Valley and is a designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Kayaking
· Central England and the Midlands
Canoeing along the Wye 4 - EatonBishop to Hereford
Difficulty
moderate
6.2 km
1:31 h
11 m
14 m
The River Wye is the fourth-longest river in the UK, stretching some 155 miles from its source on Plynlimon in mid Wales to the Severn estuary. The lower part of this trail is called the Wye Valley and is a designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Kayaking
· Mid Wales
Canoeing along the Wye 1 - Hay to Whitney
Difficulty
moderate
9.1 km
1:33 h
16 m
20 m
Although this trail can be completed on foot, what better way to take in the Herefordshire wildlife, flora and fauna than canoeing your way down the River Wye visiting a variety of churches along the way.
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11 mile Canoe to Boat Inn at Whitney by Grace
April 21, 2020
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Wye Valley, Herefordshire by Grace
April 21, 2020
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