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Inland waterways in the United Kingdom

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Hiring a (narrow) boat and travelling part of the extensive canals and rivers of England, Scotland and Wales is a great way to see the British countryside and discover hidden gems in the towns and cities.

UnderstandWaterways were the original transport highway in the United Kingdom, with trade on some rivers pre-dating the Romans.
Major waterways
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