Hundreds of people have taken part in the 'Everest' of canoe races.
By Steve Mather, James Thomas, Kelly Morgan and Charlotte AndrewsA canoe race which sees people paddle 125 miles from Wiltshire to London is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
"It's so challenging, it's considered to be the canoeists' Everest," said Keith Bennett, site controller.The event, held every Easter, sees competitors travel down the Kennet and Avon Canal until it joins the River Thames at Reading, then on into the heart of London. He said that recent heavy rain had led to flooding on the Thames which meant that this year juniors would have to stop at Reading and only the most experienced double crews would be allowed to take on the entire route.
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