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Described as “the greatest ride on earth”, four-star bores are also taking place too which will mean kayakers, surfers and bore enthusiasts will be returning to the banks of the River Severn.

In Gloucestershire, England, “bore rider” Ben Rogers surfs the river Severn, one of the UK’s longest rivers, which runs several hundred kilometres from mid-Wales to the Bristol Channel.

This is because the bore’s power is dissipated when it hits the main river bend at Saltney, where the 10km channel reverts to the Dee’s natural river configuration. Best place is watch is ...