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Record-breaking rivers and canals


Britain’s waterways are full of superlatives - ranging from canals just a few yards long, to tunnels over three miles in length. But which really are the record breakers?

Waterscape.com has researched the longest, deepest, oldest and steepest to produce our list of waterway wonders. For each one, there's a link showing you where to find out more. You could hire a boat on Britain's highest canal; take your bike around the city with the most waterways; or walk along the straightest canal in England.

Last updated: 22/10/2008

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  1. Oldest and newest »

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  2. Record breaking locks »

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  3. Longest and shortest »

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  4. Biggest, straightest and more »

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