How to explore Britain and Ireland’s most beautiful rivers on foot, bike or boat: readers’ travel tips
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Key context: <p>Our rivers may be running low at the moment, but they still offer an abundance of adventure and nature to explore. Here are your favourites, from the Tees to the Shannon <br><br>• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/aug/03/readers-travel-tips-tell-us-about-favourite-uk-holiday"><strong>Tell us about a favourite holiday in the UK</strong></a><strong> – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher</strong></p><p>Last summer, I enjoyed a six-mile walk along the fast-flowing River Wharfe from Ilkley to Bolton Abbey, with calming vistas of the Yorkshire Dales every step of the way. I set out at Ilkley’s <a href="https://bradforddistrictparks.org/park/riverside-gardens-ilkley/">Riverside Gardens</a> on the south bank, near the remains of a Roman fort. Trace the path to the ancient stone bridge and along to the picturesque village of Addingham with its Low Mill weir and views of late bronze age or early iron age <a href="https://www.thenorthernantiquarian.org/2008/09/28/castleberg-nesfield/">Castleberg fort</a>. Simply carry on hugging the riverbank to the splendid remains of 12th-century monastery of <a href="https://boltonabbey.com/">Bolton Abbey</a>, situated in wonderful woods and parkland.<br><strong>Helen</strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/aug/07/explore-britain-ireland-rivers-readers-travel-tips">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Our rivers may be running low at the moment, but they still offer an abundance of adventure and nature to explore. Here are your favourites, from the Tees to the Shannon • Tell us about a favourite holiday in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherLast summer, I enjoyed a six-mile walk along the fast-flowing River Wharfe from Ilkley to Bolton Abbey, with calming vistas of the Yorkshire Dales every step of the way. I set out at Ilkley’s Riverside Gardens on the south bank, near the remains of a Roman fort. Trace the path to the ancient stone bridge and along to the picturesque village of Addingham with its Low Mill weir and views of late bronze age or early iron age Castleberg fort. Simply carry on hugging the riverbank to the splendid remains of 12th-century monastery of Bolton Abbey, situated in wonderful woods and parkland.Helen Continue reading...
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