What mode of transport would you be using in the Devizes to Westminster marathon
Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Marathon Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Marathon The Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Marathon is a marathon canoe race in England. The race is held every Easter over a course of from Devizes in Wiltshire to Westminster in central London. It has been run since 1948. Starting at Devizes wharf, the route follows the Kennet and Avon canal for 54 miles to Reading, where it joins the Thames. Another 54 miles later it reaches Teddington Lock, ending 17 miles later at Westminster Bridge. Personalities to own a DW medal are former leader of the Liberal Democrats, Paddy Ashdown, explorer Sir Ranulph
Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Marathon He was unable to attempt the course, but a number of locals offered some money for Scout funds if the Devizes Scouts could succeed in ""taking a boat from Devizes to Westminster in under 100 hours, all food and camping kit to be carried in the boats"". Four of the scouts, Peter Brown, Laurie Jones, Brian Smith and Brian Walters, all aged 17, attempted the route at Easter 1948. The event generated much interest, with some national press coverage, and a large crowd gathering at Westminster Bridge to see the end of the feat, which was completed in 89 hours