With a heatwave forecast, rowing boats on the River Nidd in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, were a popular choice, with paddle boarders also venturing out.

placeholder image — With a heatwave forecast, rowing boats on the River Nidd in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, were a popular choice, with paddle boarders also venturing out.

In Pictures: Britons take to the rivers to bask in the summer sun

By Staff reporter

Published 8th Jul 2022, 16:44 GMT

Updated 8th Jul 2022, 16:55 GMT

Boats were much in demand as Britons availed themselves of the chance to take to the water amid hot weather.

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Elsewhere on the Avon, Warwick Castle was another impressive backdrop for those taking to the water.

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Elsewhere on the Avon, Warwick Castle was another impressive backdrop for those taking to the water.

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