Forum: Places

Hi all; I find i do not have post access to put this in the 'places in ireland ' but have noticed that Ireland means more or less northern...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, going down to Bransgore near the New Forest over summer and considering taking the canoe. Are there any suggestions for paddles in the local...

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....

Hello, Can anyone recommend a nice lake where the wife and I can have a paddle? Ideally we'd like to be able to camp on a site next to/as close to...

Is there any open canoe hire on Loch Etive? I cannot seem to find any...

hey people, after a few goes down the wharfe and a few other paddles feeling ready to try another river, again as with many rivers worried a bit...

I'm planning a first Kayak Camping trip through Glen Dochart from Crianlarich to Killin (exiting before the Dochart Falls) and not sure where its...

Can someone PM me a couple of 'overnight' options along the Basingstoke Canal each side of Winchfield of there are some? Just two of us with...

A simple and straightforward question: What where and when of the Shropshire lakes or reser's can I paddle. I am just looking for somewhere to...

Hi, In this wintry sleet, my thoughts are turning to summer holidays. We think we'd like to go to France this summer - a bit more warmth than...

After many years of waiting the the EA are finally putting their river (England & Wales) data online for all to see. ...

Taking thumb and Bernie to Skiathos for two weeks. (Never say I don't know how to treat a woman!) Sure I'll be able to hire "something". Anyone done...

We have just returned from a trip on the Haute Allier. We we right royally received and looked after by our hosts at the escargotbleus campsite in...

I'm holidaying at the moment in the South of France, having just spent 3 days doing the Ardeche, and am now v close to the Sorgue river. There are...

I'm staying with my in-laws in Barford, Warwicks shortly. I'd like to take my boys on a paddle down the Avon - probably just as far as Hampton Lucy...

If you ever go to Lewis and want to wild camp somewhere, Dalmore Bay is an exquisite place. It has a beautiful little beach looking out into the...

I'm doing some paddling on the severn this weekend and was looking at putting in at Atcham. In the past I've parked at the side of the road near to...

Hello all fellow Cornish travellers, I am going on holiday in a few weeks and staying right next to the ruthern with leads into the camel. Has...

I have plans to canoe on the Mon Brec Canal. I'm pleased to say that I live close to this very pretty stretch of water and can canoe any part of it...

Hi looking to camp and canoe on weekedn of 17/18 July and wanted some recommendations for river/canal side campsites. Paddling will have to be...

Howdy guys Off for a week's holiday tomorrow, probably going across to North Wales/Anglesey for a few days (to Thursday) before going back to...

Good afternoon, We live in Warrington, Cheshire and as far as I'm aware there's not a lot of places in Warrington in which to paddle (Bridgewater...

HI, Has anybody done this route? We was going to start off at matlock but we see there is a kayaking course we would have togo through or carry our...

Hi All. Im looking for a River where I can Canoe and Fly Fish. Can anyone reccommend a river which I can paddle down for a few days, with...

I'm think of a paddle soon on the Wharfe. Plan would be for about 4 or so hours of paddling, any ideas of stretches? I though Bolton Bridge to...

Just wondered if anyone else had any experience of camping at Strathfillan campsite (just between Crianlarich and Tyndrum)? We spent 2 nights...

I have an outstanding promise to take my young son canoeing tomorrow (he has an inset day from school) and could really do with some advice on...

Hi all It's been a few years since I have paddled from Hereford to Ross and I'm off there this Sunday. Can anyone tell me the best place in...

It's an old green wooden Romany type caravan that is in woods just off the eastern shore line opposite Piel Island. It looks like its been there a...

Hi all, My dad wants to go canoe camping, & we're thinking of the Wye, in the second week of July. 1. Is there likely to be enough water, or do...

Started off at Burton joyce trainstation, £3.80 and an hour later we're in Attenborough, short walk to the river and we're in and off. Waters slow,...

We have the canals and the Weaver near us, both of which I'm itching to get on!:D but does anyone have any info re the rivers Dane (lower reaches)...

Hi, We're doing this 17ish mile trip this weekend. Only problem i see is that the tame goes through the start of Kingsbury water park ( see picture...

Hi All, At least once a week I travel from south to west Cumbria (probably one of the best commutes in the world), and cross the Esk via a small...

Hi all, I'm currently taking a few days off work in Budapest. If any of you have plans for an imminent Euro paddling trip, it ain't looking too...

Checked this out on Saturday evening... a beautiful place... walk to a secluded spot and you might be in the Lake District.... Anyone know what...

With the weather for this weekend looking the best we are likely to get for awhile I plan to spend a few nights on Etive. Tips and good campsite...

Hi, I'm planning a 2 day trip on the River Wye. My overnight stop will be Welsh Bicknor and I'm paddling to Monmouth on day 2 but I'm not...

Doin this run this weekend, leavin in a mo we are. 28 miles a few wiers along the way but it looks easy going enough. Will let you know how it was...

Big Bend (Boquillas Canyon) We left from Rio Grand Village. Kevin, Stephenie, Steve and myself. This was in the 90's... No worries back...

Hi All, Anyone know if the Derwent ( Peak District ) is navigable without much hassle and OK to use below Matlock Bath ? I was thinking of...

Enjoyed a fantastic day's canoeing on Wast Water in the Western Lakes. Easy access, brilliant conditions (not a breath of wind) and the whole place...

Hi All we are going to Vendee (st jean de monts) in France for a couple of weeks in august, just thinking about the area and canoeing, can we hire...

Hi, taking the caravan down to Chipping Norton next week and wondering whether to take the canoe or not. There will be a few children (9-12 years)...

Can anyone recommend a good british 4 day canoe camping trip? i'm looking to take a few friends for a trip, with campsites or legal wild camps en...

We're off to france in a couple of months with the caravan on the back and canoe on the roof. We don't want to travel further south than the loire...

Hi, Can anybody answer this for me? am wondering as we are thinking about doin Tamworth to Burton on trent this weekend but as its longer than...

Hi guys, Can anyone recommend good english guidebooks to the above places for paddling or can give me a bit of help from experience? Places to put...

Hello, I'm off to the Isle of Skye on Friday for a family holiday, and I'm wondering if I should put my canoe on the car roof for the 800 mile...

Hi, This route seems a good route considering theres a few miles inbetween but the train journey from one town to the next is only 11min. This is...

I'm near Peterborough and my friend lives near York. He's keen to have a go but where can we paddle that's easy to meet at, easy access and gives...

Hi all, Please could some one recommend me a camping spot on the western or southern coast of Galloway Forest area, off the A77 or A75. Either a...

I am thinking of attempting a 2 day overnighter (rough camping) down the Teifi in August. I have checked out a couple of online guides, but am a...

Hello paddling types Has anybody got any info on this stretch of the Ouse? Am planning to paddle it this Sunday coming Cheers Neil

We are considering going to Scotland later this year and are considering spending 4 days going down the river Tay. Has anyone got any experience and...

Newby to Kayaking. Weve bought a Sevylor Colorado and have used it on the local canal in Marple but we fancy a trip on a river. I have found a short...

Was thinking of popping up to Loch Doon for a paddle and an overnighter in the coming weeks. Now doing a bit of research it seems the place has...

We're heading for a trip down the Balvaig this weekend and I was wondering if anyone could mark on google maps roughly where the cable crossing is?...

Confession time: My name is Sean and I've never been to Scotland:o

I'm going to Florida this year and would like to know if anyone has canoed in the inter-coastal waterway around Anna maria island? It looked calm...

Can anyone tell me where I can put my kayak in the water to paddle the tidal bits of these rivers ?

I'm looking to take my dad out on the water for a few hours next month. He lives in Stratford-upon-Avon. Where is a good put in? Preferably...

does anyone have any experiance of paddling round islay? struggling to find info. Going in the first week of june and debating taking the boats! ...