Cuckmere Haven
Cuckmere Haven
Cuckmere Haven is situated in the Seven Sisters Country Park , where the Cuckmere River meets the English Channel . Steeped in smuggling history from the 16th century onwards , the floodplains are home to a meandering river , oxbow lakes , and long stretches of sandy beaches . The famous Seven Sisters cliffs are along the beach , with impressively high white chalk cliff faces . An epic view as they span for miles .
You are set for a very rural paddle with only two hamlets within the country park . You ’ ll only see rolling hills and sandy beaches . If you set out paddling during low tide , you may encounter the wreck of a German sailing ship from 1890 emerging from the sea . You can find a paddling route that takes you along the River Cuckmere , out into the sea and along the Seven Sisters . Just be mindful of the tides when paddling back to the car park ! There is also a Paddle UK delivery partner based on the river . Visit Buzz Active , where you can hire a kit and go on guided tours .
Jurassic Coast
This 96-mile stretch of coastline runs between Exmouth and Studland Bay . In 2001 , it was listed as a World Heritage Site ! This stretch of coastline spans 185 million years of geological history . You can see the fossilised remains of the Triassic , Jurassic , and Cretaceous periods when the land was desert , tropical sea , and marshlands . All this is visible due to coastal erosion over thousands of years .
The huge length of the coastline means there are many points to launch , lots of different routes you can explore , and you can make the paddle last as long as you would like . Plenty of towns situated along the coast make it very accessible , too , offering designated parking , beaches to launch from , and fish and chips for after your paddle ! This whole stretch of coastline is perfect for a family adventure .
Jurassic Coast
Morecambe Bay
This bay in the North West of England is home to an abundance of bird and marine life , making it a very special place . The bay has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest . Home to rare and special wildlife with unique habitats , it is an area that needs to be experienced .
With five different rivers flowing into the bay , the coastline is varied in shape . It is also one of the UK ’ s biggest intertidal mudflats and sands , giving you an idea of the size of this area . This means there are many spots that are popular with kayakers , paddleboarders , and paddlers of all kinds .
Nearly every town along the coastline offers access to the seawater and the base for an adventure . And if the weather isn ’ t right to head out on the sea , England ’ s only coastal canal route is just off the beach .
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