Exploring our favourite routes on
A Paddle UK team has been on a mission to try as many of the routes on PaddlePoints as possible.
PaddlePoints is a central hub for finding launch locations and trails for paddlers to explore and share with others. Through its unique mapping tool, the platform signposts useful information about great paddling routes, the location of weirs, pubs, picnic areas, as well as delivery partners and clubs.
A Paddle UK team have been making videos on Instagram and YouTube(@ PaddleUK) to give the viewer a flavour of what you’ ll find along the trail and tips on where to get in and out of the water. This includes beautiful landscapes, historical landmarks, and areas rich in nature.
1. Llangollen Canal and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
The Llangollen Canal takes you along the beautiful Welsh countryside and valleys, through tunnels and over the spectacular Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.‘ The Stream in the Sky’ rises 39 metres above the Dee Valley.
Distance: 14.4km( 9 miles) Time: Three hours Sat Nav: LL20 8RY What3Words: /// misted. jars. breeze Find the full route on PaddlePoints: https:// gopaddling. info / paddlepoints /? PP = 21578 Watch our video about the route: www. youtube. com / watch? v = cXH6O9NFYO4
2. Houghton Mill to St. Ives, Cambridgeshire
Paddle from the historic Houghton Mill along the Great River Ouse. Launching from the National Trust’ s Houghton Mill, you’ ll paddle towards the medieval market town of St Ives. You’ ll spot lots of wildlife and fascinating church buildings along the way before reaching the 15th-century St Ives bridge and turning back.
Distance: 8.6km( 5.4 miles) Time: Two hours Sat Nav: PE28 2AZ What3Words: /// scrolled. havens. animals Full route on PaddlePoints: https:// gopaddling. info / paddlepoints /? PP = 21501 Watch our video about the route: https:// www. youtube. com / shorts / hs1GVoMluPI paddleuk. org. uk
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