As the saying goes, South West is best. It is hard to deny that they often have some stunning weather and have a range of outstanding scenery. But did you know it is also home to a lots of water that is perfect to paddle on. So we have teamed…
The east of England is a hotspot for paddling adventures. With a huge range of waterways and coastlines open to paddle on, you are sure to find a route perfect for you. To make sure we highlight the crème de la crème of routes in the area, we enlisted the…
If you like your paddling routes delivered ready-meal easy, then you need Go Paddling Paddle Trails. Ready packaged, easy to access kayaking, SUP, and canoeing near you in easy-to-access PDF downloads. Below is our Paddling Trails finder. Simply enter a postcode or town/city into the look up to discover paddling…
If you are looking for paddling shops or retailers then use our look up below. The shops and retailers will sell kayaks, canoes, stand up paddle boards, paddle accessories, clothing and equipment, and more. Simply enter your postcode and distance to find paddling shops near you and what they sell.…
On this page you will find UK-wide clubs and providers that offer dedicated support for paddlers with a disability. This includes those signing up to the English British Canoeing initiative Paddle-Ability, designed to improve paddling services for people with a disability. How can I be sure the provider is competent?…
Paddling clubs can teach you new canoeing skills, kayaking skills, or SUP skills. They are a great way of learning about new places to explore, and meeting like-minded paddlers. How do I choose a paddling club? Clubs come in all shapes and sizes. A great way to start your search…
Paddling centres offer a range of exciting paddling experiences for beginners and refreshers. These can be anything from taster sessions to guided tours on a range of paddling craft. What is a paddling centre? They are larger organisation focusing on paddling or outskills and experiences generally. They are a good…
If you are looking for a fun way to learn to paddle then you need a Start, Discover, or Explore course. If you are a beginner try for your Start Award. After the Start Award take it further by gaining your Discover Award. Then, if you want to start to get serious…
When you start out you may not be ready to dive straight in and buy the gear you need. Paddling equipment hire can be a better option until you are ready for the next step. What is paddling equipment hire? Kayak hire near you will be able to supply kayaks,…
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