ESSA Water Activities Centre

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Central Lagoon, Meadgate road
Waltham Abbey
Essex
EN9 2PB

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Lee Valley White Water Centre - 4 miles

The Scouts HQ - 7 miles

Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre - 11 miles

Hertfordshire scouts - 12 miles

Sea Cadets Royal Docks Boat Station - 16 miles

Girlguiding - 18 miles

Leander Sea Scouts - 26 miles

West Kent District - 27 miles

1st Ivinghoe and Pitstone Scout Group - 28 miles

Warspite Ajax Scout Boating Centre - 28 miles

Paxmead Riverside Base - Girlguiding Surrey West - 32 miles

Berkshire District - 32 miles

Windsor and Eton Sea Cadets - 32 miles

Canoe Trail - 34 miles

Moo Canoes - 16 miles

London & SE: Canal & River Trust - 17 miles

Westminster Boating Base - 19 miles

PTP Coaching Ltd - 22 miles

Canoe and Kayak Adventures - 32 miles

Edusports - 33 miles

Engage Watersports - 34 miles

Paddleboard Maidenhead - 34 miles

Medway Watersports Trust Ld - 34 miles

Aqua Sports Company - 35 miles

Lee Valley Canoe Cycle - 1 mile

Adventure Women - 10 miles

Stanborough Park Activity Centre - 10 miles

West Reservoir Centre - 13 miles

Tower Hamlets Outdoor Education Team - 16 miles

Phoenix Outdoor Centre - 16 miles

London Kayak Company - 18 miles

A1 SUP Hire - 20 miles

Danson Park Adventures - 21 miles

SW London ACF - Paddlesport - 21 miles

Active 360 - 21 miles

Bury Lake Young Mariners (BLYM) - 22 miles

London Kayak School - 22 miles

Paddle Richmond - 24 miles

Albany Outdoors - 26 miles

Active Growth LTD (T/A Palace Paddlers) - 26 miles

Fairplay House Outdoor Education Centre - 28 miles

Hampton Court Paddle Sports - 28 miles

PADDLEfusion Limited - 31 miles

Stephen Perse Foundation - 32 miles

Perfect Day Watersports - 32 miles

Paddle Up (Stand Up Paddle Board School) - 32 miles

King's School Rochester CCF - 33 miles

Chatham Maritime Watersports Centre - 33 miles

Bray Lake Watersports - 34 miles

Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust - 35 miles

Buoy-Ant-C - 36 miles

Paddlesports Coaching - 37 miles

Ana Teubler - 40 miles

Grafham Water Centre - 40 miles

Discover Waterways in this Area

River Lee Navigation / River Lea

Dating back to Roman times, the River Lea is one of the biggest rivers in London. Rising in the Chiltern Hills, it flows southeast through London before entering the Thames in London’s East End. Much of the River Lea is now canalised and known as the River Lee Navigation. This…

River Stort

The River Stort in South East England runs for 24 miles through Essex and Hertfordshire. This lush, green, slow flowing river is perfect for a peaceful paddle. You'll find it's the perfect place for a real life escape to the country. It flows from just south of the village of…

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

The Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation opened in 1797 and is around 13 miles long. It was used to transport coal, bricks and timber inland and mainly grain and flour out. Once commercial craft ceased to use the navigation, pleasure boats were allowed to travel along it. The management of the waterway…

Grand Union Canal

The 137-mile Grand Union Canal stretches from Birmingham to London. Along its length it has an impressive 158 locks. Sprawling through impressive, lush countryside, the Grand Union is a great place for a multi-day adventure. It's also a great place for those looking for more of a touring challenging. Flowing…

Regent’s Canal

Looking up at London from the waterway certainly gives it a different perspective. The Regent's Canal is an absolute gem to paddle on a pleasant day and is one that not many people think to explore. We’re always drawn to the countryside when we paddle but urban environments can be…

River Thames

Distance: 215 miles Arguably the most famous river in England, the River Thames has played a vital part in the development of London as a capital city since Roman times. Measuring 215 mile long it is officially the longest river in England (that doesn’t cross country borders). The Thames is…

River Cam

Measuring 43 miles in length, the River Cam is a beautiful paddle on a sunny day. The River Cam is one of Cambridge’s most popular features with tourists and residents alike. On a hot sunny day you will often see swathes of ‘punt’ boats occupying the river. As you paddle…

Grand Union Canal Paddington Arm

The Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal links the main branch of the Canal to the Regents Canal at Little Venice. This terminus is very well connected, with Warwick Avenue tube station a stones throw here. You can get to the canal very easily here, making it perfectly accessible…

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