River Aire

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Savi and Vid have been to over 500 cities in 70 countries, following their love of offbeat and luxury travel. From hiking glaciers in Alaska to dining with Penguins in South Africa, their adventures and photographs have been featured on several TV stations and newspapers, including Discovery Channel and the Huffington Post. They are particularly in love with road trips and in the last year alone, they’ve driven over 20,000 miles in a dozen countries. They write about their experiences on www.bruisedpassports.com.

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Let’s face it. Rivers are important everywhere but they are the center of attention in England. In London, life seems to revolve around The Thames. Similarly in Leeds and the surrounding areas, River Aire seems to dominate the lives of residents and tourists alike. The river passes through a number of small towns and villages in Yorkshire. It flows through the dramatic and crumbling ruins of Kirkstall Abbey before entering the city center of Leeds.

Students at The University of Leeds are said to have a serious soft spot for the banks of River Aire. It is where you will find them picnicking on sunny days, canoodling with their partners, or bunking university lectures. For visitors, River Aire provides the perfect opportunity to relax and soak up the atmosphere of Leeds. If you enjoy long walks, you can start walking by River Aire. Gradually you will sense a change in scenery. Buildings will give way to large open spaces. Soon enough, you will find yourself in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside—the perfect recipe for an amazing day out in Leeds!
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