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The Canal & River Trust looks after the navigable parts of the River Aire, from Leeds to Haddlesey weir, just after Knottingley. From the remote reaches of the Yorkshire Dales, it runs through the historic market town of Skipton and the fascinating Victorian textile workers' village of Saltaire, with its well-preserved wool mill, almshouses and ...
The River Aire is a meandering river that flows through Leeds that in my opinion and as pretty as it is looks has not been exploited to its full potential.
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- River Aire is open:Mon - Sat 00:00 - 23:59
- Hotels near River Aire : (0.10 mi) Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds City Centre (0.18 mi) Dakota Leeds (0.10 mi) Leeds City Centre Unique apartment Superb...
- Restaurants near River Aire : (0.00 mi) Cafe Nero (0.00 mi) The Spicy Biker (0.01 mi) Assembly Underground (0.01 mi) Slap & Pickle Burgers (0.02 mi...
The Aire starts at Malham Tarn and becomes a subterranean stream at 'Water Sinks' about one mile (1.6 km) before the top of Malham Cove, it then flows underground to Aire Head, just below Malham, in North Yorkshire, and then flows through Gargrave and Skipton.
- The Industrial Revolution and The River Aire
- A New Lease of Life For The Aire
- Current Improvements
The River Aire was subject to gross pollution along most of its length from the mid 1800's until the 1970's. Direct discharges from a range of industries combined with sewer overflows and discharges from sewage works produced a river too polluted for most fish life. With no fish, much of the associated wildlife was lost and little recreational acti...
Things started to improve when The Yorkshire Water Authority was formed in 1974. The Water Act 1973 encouraged a more holistic view of the river and poorly performing small sewage treatment works were closed. Instead the effluent directed to the larger works where large investment took place. Any industries still discharging direct to river were ‘e...
In recent times, the Freshwater Fisheries Directive ensured that the major sewage treatment works were improved. Key sites included Esholt (Bradford) and Knostrop (Leeds). The river now has fish populations along its full length. With these we have seen the return of otters and other wildlife. Another piece of European legislation (transcribed into...
Jun 30, 2016 · It reactivates the old river channel for visitors, masterfully combining new modest elements and simple structures into a powerful experience. The most poetic element is the grid of sand – a platform for the river – a natural force that expresses itself through decomposition.
River Aire Circular. This trail starts between the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire. You'll meander along the riverside and cross the bridge, heading east on the north bank. You visit the Roberts Park, continue along the river and make your way back along the towpath.
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The Aire Rivers Trust is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales No: 07464227 and a Registered Charity No: 1145609 Registered Office at: 38 Morton Lane, East Morton, Keighley BD20 5RS
