{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003EGloucestershire\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETewkesbury to above Maismore Weir and Gloucester Docks\u003Cbr\u003Eentrance is normally B1, but when in flood is B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMaismore Weir and Gloucester Docks entrance to Boxbush, on ebb tide is B2, on flood tide with no bore is B3 and on flood tide with bore is A\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EHereford \u0026amp; Worcester\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUpper Arley to Tewkesbury : B1 when the river is in normal summer conditions; B2 when the river is in winter conditions, B3 when the river is in spate or flood conditions.\u00A0 Always inspect Folly Point Rapids before shooting. There is a bylaw prohibiting the shooting of Weirs on the River Severn below Stourport.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EMontgomery\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAbove Llanidlos is NOT normally canoeable\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELlanidloes to Newton: B1 (often very shallow and not\u003Cbr\u003Ecanoeable)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENewton to River Vyrnwy confluence: B1\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EShropshire\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERiver Vyrnwy confluence to Upper Arley\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EB1 in normal conditions, except 50 metres either side of Shrewsbury Weir\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EB2 when in flood or spate conditions\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe lower reaches of the Severn can be extremely hazardous. See Gloucestershire\u00A0for details of the bore\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Severn"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003EBerkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUnder normal conditions and up to yellow alert: B1\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAbove yellow alert: B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EEssex\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPurfleet to Gravesend: B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInshore Canvey Island to Southend: B1\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWest of a line from Shoeburyness to Warden Point: B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EGreater London counties\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUpstream of Putney Bridge: B1\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFrom Putney Bridge to Purfleet: B2 (unless otherwise classified)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWoolwich Barrier Radio Control Zone: B3\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EGloucestershire\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAll: B1\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EKent\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDartford to Mucking Flats: B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMucking Flats to Lower Hope Point, up to one mile offshore: B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMucking Flats to Lower Hope Point, one mile offshore to the median line: B3\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ESurrey\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExcept the Weirs, under normal conditions and up to yellow alert: B1\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAbove yellow alert: B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAll weirs: B3\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EWiltshire\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAll: B1\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Thames"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003EDerbyshire\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENormal conditions: B1\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen in spate: B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBelow weirs normally from 1 April to 31 October: B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFrom 1 November to 31 March: B3\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBelow weirs in spate: B3\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHumberside\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhere non-tidal: B1\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhere tidal: A\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELeicestershire\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENormal conditions: B1\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENottinghamshire\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENormally: B1\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBelow weirs normally: B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBelow weirs in spate: B3\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFrom 1 November to 31 March: B3\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EStaffordshire\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EB1\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Trent"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003EBrecknock\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUpstream of Llyswen: B3\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELlyswen to Hay on Wye: B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDownstream of Hay-on-Wye: B1\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EGloucestershire\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERoarden to Symonds Yat: in normal conditions is B1; when river lever is high it\u0027s B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESymonds Yat Rapids: B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDownstream of Symonds Yat Rapids: normal conditions from 1 April to 31 October it\u0027s B1; in spate from 1 April to 31 October is B2; 1 November to 31 March is B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EGwent\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAbove Tintern: in normal conditions from 1 April to 31 October it\u0027s B1; in spate from 1 April to 31 October it\u0027s B2; from 1 November to 31 March it\u0027s B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBetween Tintern and Chepstow Bridge: B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBetween Chepstow Bridge and confluence with River Severn: B3\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EHereford \u0026amp; Worcester\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHay on Wye to Symonds Yat: B1 when the river is in normal summer conditions; B2 when the river is in winter conditions, B3 when the river is in spate or flood conditions. Always inspect Mornington Falls and Symonds Yat Rapids before shooting.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EMontgomery\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ERadnor\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUpstream of Glasbury: B3\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGlasbury to Hay-on-Wye: B2\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDownstream of Hay-on-Wye: B1\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Wye"}]}]},{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW222737761 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWaterways Directory\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis directory provides an indication of the classification of waters in the United Kingdom in normal summer conditions.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul style=\u0022margin-top: 0cm;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022margin-top: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003ECurrent conditions must be considered before use and appropriate risk assessment undertaken\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022margin-top: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EWater levels can rise and fall rapidly, so it is strongly advised that local knowledge is sought.\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\u003ESpecial care should be taken on weirs and if in doubt about the classification then they should be portaged.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022margin-top: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EWater grading gives no guarantee that an access agreement is in existence. 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. If an area of water is not listed in this directory, please contact the local Scout County or area for up-to-date advice.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"Information about rivers across the UK.","pageType":null,"location":null,"browserTitle":"","versionDate":"15 July 2023","reviewDate":"04/11/2020","redirectUrl":"","id":46888,"nodeName":"Rivers","title":"Rivers","type":"contentPage","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Rivers","headerSubTitle":"","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"ffe627","showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[]},"subHeader":"Information about rivers across the UK.","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80Njg4OCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/waterways/rivers/"}