Norfolk Paddle Meet Up was created to help newbies to the sport as well as experts to come together and share adventures. We organise social meet ups through out Norfolk, with BaldiesBoardsThe group is fun, friendly, growing daily and is Captained by Norfolks only verified Pirate "The Captain Baldie" - with a very supportive crew consisting of very experienced people.come join The Captain or the Flying Ant, "you What?" and Cookie on a fun social paddle. Look us up on Facebook or insta to follow our adventures.
A beautiful river for a spot of paddling, the River Ant is a 17 mile long stretch of serene waters. Formerly known as the River Smale, the River Ant has been in use from as far up as Antingham Bone Mill since the early 1800’s. The canal, which stretched from…
Accessible by the River Ant, Barton Broad is just to the north of the How Hill National Nature Reserve. A glorious Broad to paddle, Barton Broad is ideal for paddlers wanting a relaxing, nature infused paddle, surrounded by typical broads scenery and nature. The Broad you see today is the…
Hoveton Little Broad, or Blackhorse Broad, as it is known, is a Broad accessible through the River Bure. It is a private water, open to the public for a week at Easter and between Whitsun and October. Hoveton Little Broad history Paddle to the scene of a rebellion and mass…
Linking several of the popular Norfolk Broads, the River Bure is a popular spot for paddlers. Flowing from Aylsham for 32 miles before it reaches the North Sea at Gorleston, the river flows through Wroxham and Horning. It then flows past the pretty St Benet’s Abbey and along the popular…
A lovely, sheltered broad, Salhouse Broad is the perfect place to go for a paddle, and due to the sheltered nature of the Broad, it’s great for beginners too. Salhouse Broad is also perfect for a getaway. It has ample camping spots to make a weekend of paddling if you…
Known as the "Capital of the Broads", Wroxham Broad, just off the River Bure, is one of the larger Broads in the National Park. And, like other Broads, it is steeped in nature. As you paddle you’re likely to spot everything from kingfishers to damselflies. You will also get the…
A beautiful river on the Norfolk Broads, the River Thurne is 7 miles long. It connects several broads to the main ‘network’ making it a great river for a full day of exploring. The river is managed by the Broads Authority, which is included in British Canoeing membership. However if…
The River Yare is probably not one you’ve heard of unless you holiday regularly along the Norfolk Broads. This picturesque river rises in Dereham and flows towards Great Yarmouth before entering the North Sea. It boasts a wealth of wildlife and scenery from wherever you paddle it. The Yare is…
The River Wensum is a chalk river in Norfolk which is classed as a conservation area. Many sections are also listed as sites of special scientific interest. A tributary of the River Yare, the Wensum is the main river which the city of Norwich was built on. As such, it…
The River Waveney forms the border between Suffolk and Norfolk for much of its length. Mainly a river which runs through the Norfolk Broads, it measures 59 miles long. It's a popular spot for paddlers all year round, with so much wildlife to offer. It rises near Redgrave in Suffolk…
Located in the Norfolk Broads, the River Chet is a beautiful paddle for anyone looking to explore. The Chet is only a few miles long, and is located to the south of Norfolk. Rising in Poringland it flows east towards Loddon and emptying into the River Yare. A pretty river…
A canal in the Norfolk Broads, the Haddiscoe Cut is a short, straight paddle straight canal. It literally 'cuts' through the Broads countryside and links the River Yare to the River Waveney. Originally, the canal was built to reduce journey times between Lowestoft to Norwich. As you paddle along the…
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