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Plan your staycation. Create your own public or private paddling routes. Find launches, pubs, cafes, campsites, and more with PaddlePoints.

Paddle Trails

Paddling routes delivered with ready-meal simplicity. Packaged, accessible kayaking, SUP, and canoeing near you in easy-to-access PDF downloads.

Latest Blogs from Go Paddling

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Access, rivers and places to paddle | What’s the deal?

So you’ve bought a new boat and you’re super keen to get out and find places to paddle, but where to get on the water? Where to go on that …
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cold water shock

Cold water shock: what is it, and how can I prevent it?

Ok, so it’s not often we get THIS serious here at Go Paddling. But, we do want to make sure you all have the best time on the water. And …
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Paddling books top picks: what to read off the water

We recognise that getting out on the water when the weather is well, cold, damp and windy, isn’t to everyone’s taste. However, just because you’re not physically paddling, doesn’t mean …
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stand up paddle board leashes

Stand up paddle board leashes | Which one’s right for you?

The growth of stand up paddle boarding over recent years has been nothing short of phenomenal. But such sporadic growth also leaves room for safety mishaps. Stand up paddle boards …
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You need a licence to paddle many England waterways. British Canoeing On the Water membership saves you money on a licence.

Find paddling trails, look up paddling centres or clubs, search for disability paddling provision, or track down beginner and improver course providers. Choose from the options below.

Paddling trails. Differences between a kayak and a canoe

Find UK paddling trails

If you like your paddling routes delivered ready-meal easy, then you need Go Paddling Paddle Trails. Ready packaged, easy to ...
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Find local paddle-ability providers

Paddle-Ability clubs and centres offer dedicated support for paddlers with a disability. This British Canoeing initiative seeks to focus on ...
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Find local paddling clubs

Paddling clubs can teach you new canoeing, kayaking, or SUP skills, and are a great way of learning about new ...
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Find local paddling centres

Paddling centres offer a range of exciting paddling experiences for beginners and refreshers. These can be anything from taster sessions ...
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Find a Start or Discover course

Find course providers

If you are looking for a fun way to learn to paddle then you need a Start, Discover, or Explore ...
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Find a paddling equipment hire centre.

Paddling equipment hire

When you start out you may not be ready to dive straight in and buy the gear you need. Paddling ...
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Save Money On Your Waterways Licence

British Canoeing membership comes with a waterways licence. So, Canoe, Kayak, or SUP, if you love paddling and care about waterways, join our community today.

Save money on a licence for 4,500km of waterways
Be covered by public liability insurance - plus discounts on craft insurance
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Joining using RapidJoin below you'll purchase On The Water membership. You can find the full list of benefits here. You will be asked your date of birth and allocated the correct membership type for your age. Prices are:

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Craft Insurance

Today pay only £45 for a full year cover. Full insurance details are available on the British Canoeing website here. Package includes:

Insures up to two craft (kayaks, paddleboards, canoes) up to £2,000 each.
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