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Selby Canal

The Selby Canal is a quiet backwater from the Aire & Calder Navigation, providing a peaceful setting for boating, walking and cycling.

The outstanding feature of Selby is its mid-11th century Benedictine Abbey, though a nearby church dates from around 1100. The town is rich in architecture and a fine array of shops surrounds the market place.

Things to do on the Selby Canal

Places to visit near the Selby Canal

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