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There are several problems concerning river access. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022margin-top: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EWhere access agreement is in force it must be observed by members of The Scout Association, unless the permission of every individual landowner over whose water it is proposed to paddle has been obtained.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022margin-top: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EAny waters not listed here should be assessed individually in accordance with the water classification definitions in POR taking expert advice as required.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022margin-top: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EThe Scout counties or areas concerned have provided the information contained in this directory. 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