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Default Scenic UK rivers for long canoe trips?

Jake D wrote:
I'm not sure of the situation regarding canoes, rivers, and permits in
the UK, but I have heard of people doing river runs in canoes. Which
are the most scenic and natural rivers in the UK, suitable for long
canoe trips (if any)?


The Tay is a pretty good one. Start off with as much time as you want
on Loch Tay and then into the river. You might want to portage around
stuff like Grandtully if you're not into serious whitewater, but that's
certainly possible. Generally okay for the most part, but watch the
tide once you're at Perth so you can get down the last 20 miles on it
rather than against it.

Pete.
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