http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/ en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:11:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/ http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26428-Elfstedentocht.-The-11-town-tour-around-Friesland-in-the-Netherlands.&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:02:59 GMT Hello all, I am hoping to travel around the 'Elftedentocht' route in Friesland, the Netherlands, next May 2011. It's about 210kms in length and I want to travel around it by canoe (or dare I say it here?) rowing boat. I know the area a little bit and find the Dutch people to be truely wonderful. Any information anyone could give me about the waterways etc. would be gratefully recieved. Infomation like; Are the landowners in Friesland as friendly to campers as the "Get off my land!" farmers are over here in England? :Smilie_tent: Thanks for any replies. ]]> Places Twostroke http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26428-Elfstedentocht.-The-11-town-tour-around-Friesland-in-the-Netherlands. http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26396-Fowey&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:07:44 GMT We are going to a caravan site near Fowey on the 18 September, and we would like to know of some good relaxing touring and possibly riverside... We are going to a caravan site near Fowey on the 18 September, and we would like to know of some good relaxing touring and possibly riverside pubs?. I hope someone can help but not to strenuous as its a tandem sot kayak with one lovely but ageing colly dog on board. ]]> Places burty http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26396-Fowey http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26310-Good-Scottish-self-catering-rental-(poss-on-nr-Loch-Lomond-)&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:33:06 GMT looking for somewhere with room for 5/6 adults and 2 young kids in the Spring of next year and am getting nowhere with my online searching for... looking for somewhere with room for 5/6 adults and 2 young kids in the Spring of next year and am getting nowhere with my online searching for accommodation

we want somewhere nice to stay not too far past Glasgow (as we will drive from Sheffield in one hit)

It is many years since I spent much time in Scotland (a previous partner was from St.Andrews) so I am hoping Loch Lomond etc is still nice . . . but open to other ideas too

and I always thought the intrnet was supposd to make things like this easier ]]> Places Adrian http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26310-Good-Scottish-self-catering-rental-(poss-on-nr-Loch-Lomond-) http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26296-Cross-scotland-advice&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:06:19 GMT Hey all;

having canoed across ireland i've got a bit of a bug to cross other countries. Obvious choice seems across scotland down the great glen. Some really good bloggs of this route but my instinct is telling me that its not really the coast at Fort william.

Was considering starting further out 'to sea' near oban but it looks like there are are strong currents around there and i dont want to die. How far along is safe for may/june paddling? in a 16 foot disco with airbags?

Alternatively it appears that you could canoe from Newton of Ardloe down the river (not up the waterfall obviously) and into Loch Sheil and then with a short portage (or hitchhike down the A830 with a canoe) join Loch eil and arrive to meet the opening of the canal at Fort William.

Has anyone done this or know the area that can give any advice? Or am i being a bit puritanical and you think i should just set out from Fort William?


Just thinking out loud are there any routes to cross England? I was thinking from lilverpool to leeds on the L-L canal and then down the river from Leeds? Any other ideas?


Griff ]]> Places owengriffiths http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26296-Cross-scotland-advice http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26265-broomhead-reservoir&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:06:12 GMT hi just benn looking on places to paddle in s yorks , been looking at broomhead reservoir wondered if anyone has been on, what its like ie any good... hi just benn looking on places to paddle in s yorks , been looking at broomhead reservoir wondered if anyone has been on, what its like ie any good for me and my 2 older kids youngest being 15....only been on rother valley twice and finished up in water onceSMbanghead also do u need anything to go on do u have to pay etc etc


n thanks in advance Dean.....:swimmer: ]]> Places deanojul67 http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26265-broomhead-reservoir http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26181-places-to-canoe-near-Cheltenham-bath-southhampton&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:06:05 GMT hi there. heading down to cheltenham for 4 days then to bath for a few days then onto see a friend in southampton. Looking to try and do some... hi there.

heading down to cheltenham for 4 days then to bath for a few days then onto see a friend in southampton. Looking to try and do some canoeing while i am down there. Fancy some fun rivers if there are any. with a few rapids but dont know were i can go or what rivers to use.

Any help on rivers to paddle down with suggested starting and finish points.

thanks

Andy

p.s that should read southampton :) ]]> Places andyhull http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26181-places-to-canoe-near-Cheltenham-bath-southhampton http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26122-Broads-winter&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:48:17 GMT I'm thinking about a trip to the Broads at sometime - ideally, when it is relatively quiet.

Cold, frosty mornings and all that. Is the winter a doable time in the Broads and are there any campsites open that time of year? ]]> Places eds http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26122-Broads-winter http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26113-Idea-for-Mapping-Car-parking-places.&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:36:16 GMT I have been fooling around with Google maps and have had an idea. I have started a map for myself on Google maps, with places that I have taken the... I have been fooling around with Google maps and have had an idea. I have started a map for myself on Google maps, with places that I have taken the family kayaking and have parked.

This Map has 6 Carparks with notes on it, and I can invite people to participate in it and give them full access to it to edit and use it. Google maps can then be used to send the location straight to a SatNav when you have connected it to you computer!

Sounds good to me, but would other people want access to it to contribute and Share their local knowledge.

It looks like you will have to PM your Email address so that I can add you to the list. ]]> Places Mark01494 http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26113-Idea-for-Mapping-Car-parking-places. http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26098-River-derwent-yorkshire&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:25:54 GMT Does anyone know if it is ok to paddle up to Stamford Bridge from Elvington Lock without having to get special permission? I have had a look on the... Does anyone know if it is ok to paddle up to Stamford Bridge from Elvington Lock without having to get special permission? I have had a look on the web and the advice seems contradictory. I am paddling from melbourne on the Pock canal and want to carry on up the Derwent. Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Andrew ]]> Places AndrewF http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26098-River-derwent-yorkshire http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26037-West-Cornwall&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:44:50 GMT I am going to Penzance in early September and thinking of taking the canoe. I have no experience of sea canoeing, but would love to try. Just... I am going to Penzance in early September and thinking of taking the canoe. I have no experience of sea canoeing, but would love to try. Just wondering if any members have any useful info or advise?
Alan ]]> Places poppoboffin http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26037-West-Cornwall http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26020-River-Nene-new-hire-company-www.canoe2.co.uk&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:30:46 GMT I've put up a few blogs on the Nene over the past two years & always been amazed that I see so few other open boats.

A new canoe hire company has just opened up on the Nene which seems to only hire out Canadians - according to their site you can do anything from half a day to five days and even camp at their base at Ditchford.

I have no connection with them and haven't used them but thought it might be of interest to anyone thinking of beginning open-boating.

Regards,

Dick

http://www.canoe2.co.uk/ ]]> Places Patterdale Plod http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26020-River-Nene-new-hire-company-www.canoe2.co.uk http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26007-easy-peasy-paddling-around-buckinghamshire-and-avon&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:28:49 GMT hi, Im a relative novice, I bought my boyfriend an inflatable sevylor canoe last year and we used to do an eay route in pangbourne on the thames.... hi,
Im a relative novice, I bought my boyfriend an inflatable sevylor canoe last year and we used to do an eay route in pangbourne on the thames.
We have now moved and would like to know some easy routes around buckinghamshire or perhaps stratford upon avon area.
We have not had to battle with wiers and locks yet and arent sure how to do this so a straight forward bit of pretty river would be perfect!
Any ideas please?
Thank you!
:swimmer: ]]> Places tessabell85 http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?26007-easy-peasy-paddling-around-buckinghamshire-and-avon http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?25998-Kennet-and-Avon-canal-paddle-info-needed&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:24:17 GMT Has anyone out there done any stretch of the Kennet and Avon, i would like to try but want a reasonable stretch without locks, which according to the... Has anyone out there done any stretch of the Kennet and Avon, i would like to try but want a reasonable stretch without locks, which according to the guide books is possible around Pewsey. there seems to be a spliway but no mentioned of which direction is the nicest to paddle or if there are many easy places to get out along the way preferably with nice pub.

Any ideas? ]]> Places Louises http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?25998-Kennet-and-Avon-canal-paddle-info-needed http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?25981-Trips-along-the-Wye&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:18:15 GMT I'm planning a 2-3 day long trip along the Wye in 2 weeks, I have a rough idea in my head of travelling from somewhere around Ross on Wye to Tintern. I'm looking for any ideas or thoughts people have to help me, for example with camp-sites, starting and finishing points and points of interest. Any help would be appreciated. ]]> Places oll13v3r http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?25981-Trips-along-the-Wye http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?25967-Balquhidder-Route&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:20:17 GMT Has anyone paddles the Balquhidder route? See link: http://www.canoekayak.co.uk/userfiles/file/04Balquhidder.pdf It passes through the Lochs... Has anyone paddles the Balquhidder route?

See link:
http://www.canoekayak.co.uk/userfile...alquhidder.pdf

It passes through the Lochs Voil & Lubnaig etc.

It sounds like an interesting and easy paddle, but I wonder two things...

1) Could we realistically make it last 2 days paddling?
2) Is it possible to link through to River Teith? I heard Falls of Leny (an Leny generally) is more Kayak than Open Canoe territory.

Would love to hear some first hand views... ]]> Places buggslife http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?25967-Balquhidder-Route