ACTIVE PADDLING

At Active Paddling our team of qualified coaches and leaders can cater for paddlers from beginners to those looking for more challenging environments. Our team can deliver progressive sessions helping you develop your skills to become more self-confident. We can also offer training towards and assessment of British Canoeing awards.

We aim to provide a relaxed atmosphere in all sessions allowing you to enjoy the outdoors as much as we do and see the beauty of our natural environment, whether it's during our river descents or our coastal adventures.

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24 CHARBOROUGH WAY

STURMINSTER MARSHALL

DORSET

BH21 4DH

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Sea Cadets Weymouth National Boat Centre - 21 miles

Sea Cadets Inshore Boating - 21 miles

Sea Kayak Dorset - 22 miles

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PGL - Little Canada - 38 miles

Woodmill Outdoor Activity Centre - 32 miles

Calshot Activities Centre - 34 miles

UKSA - 34 miles

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Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - 34 miles

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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wing RAFAC - 38 miles

Gosport Activity Centre - 41 miles

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