Boating the River Aire
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River Aire
| Length | 6.5 miles |
| Locks | 2 |
Maximum boat dimensions
| Length | 23.92m | 78ft 6" |
| Width | 5.03m | 16ft 6" |
| Draught | 1.52m | 5ft |
| Headroom | 2.9m | 9ft 6" |
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River Aire
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Last Edited: 5 June 2025
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