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Paddling near Leeds, England


Leeds sits at the heart of West Yorkshire's waterway network, with the River Aire running directly through the city and the Leeds & Liverpool Canal connecting it to a coast-to-coast paddling route. Flatwater canals and navigations suit beginners and SUP paddlers, while rivers such as the Wharfe, Ure and Don draw more experienced kayakers and canoeists seeking moving water and whitewater features.

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