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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Canoeists and kayakers ‘harassed and intimidated’ amid calls for clearer waterway access rules

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Canoeists and kayakers have called for clearer access on rights to rivers and canals, as they face verbal and physical abuse for using the water.

Pete Astles, founder of charity PaddlePeak, claims he and other kayakers were harassed by people waiting in the bushes while his team were out cleaning a river. Other complaints include stone throwing, shouting and tyres being let down on paddlers.

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