We are a friendly stand up paddleboarding and sit-on kayaking club based in North Tyneside. Most of our membership are recreational paddlers who get out a couple of times a month. We meet on Thursdays, often in Cullercoats Bay, sometimes at Wansbeck Riverside Park near Ashington.
There aren’t many people who won’t have heard of the River Tyne. It’s an iconic river in the North East of England, stretching for 73 miles. It is formed when the North Tyne meets the South Tyne, then becoming simply the River Tyne. You’ll be all too familiar with the…
Grade: 2 The River Wansbeck is a river in Northumberland which rises on the edge of the Forelaws Forest. It then runs all the way through to the North Sea at Sandy Bay near Newbiggin-by-the-sea. It's a relatively short river but is packed full of varying scenery. You can enjoy…
Distance: 60 miles Known for providing the spectacular views of Durham Castle, the River Wear is also a well loved paddling spot! With various spots to suit different styles of paddling, there's something for everyone on the River Wear. Meandering right through the heart of historic Durham, the River Wear…
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