3. Birmingham’ s city & countryside canal system
Starting from the heart of Birmingham, you’ ll paddle a section of the city’ s extensive canal system. With 35 miles of canal, it exceeds the length of Venice’ s waterways. You’ ll see both industrial heritage and the area’ s leafy suburbs from the water. You’ ll be spoiled for choice with pubs and restaurants following your trip.
Distance: 14km( 8.8 miles) Time: Three hours Sat Nav: B1 2AN What3Words: /// pass. spit. belt Full route on PaddlePoints: https:// paddleuk. org. uk / paddle-birminghamsextensive-canal-system / Watch our video about the route: https:// youtu. be / CV1h _ 1WnbS0
4. The River Avon & Shakespeare country
The River Avon is a great place to paddle due to its scenic beauty and gentle flow. Stratford-upon-Avon is, of course, a huge draw for tourists due to being the birthplace of William Shakespeare. The medieval market town boasts over 800 years of history and features numerous surviving historic buildings.
Distance: 16.4km( 10.2 miles) Time: Three to four hours Sat Nav: B50 4PG What3Words: /// sugar. crouches. loosed Full route on PaddlePoints: https:// gopaddling. info / paddlepoints /? PP = 455 Watch our video about the route: www. youtube. com / watch? v = BQAq3ErdgH4
5. Hoarwithy to Ross-on-Wye via the River Wye
The River Wye flows for over 250km, crossing the border from Wales to England, passing through a range of scenery. From luscious countryside to bustling towns, the river takes it all in.
Distance: 18.4km( 11.5 miles) Time: Three hours Sat Nav: HR1 4TT What3Words: /// basic. bypassed. meatball Find the full route on PaddlePoints: https:// gopaddling. info / blog / sup-kayak-canoepaddler-personal-stories / paddle-the-river-wyehoarwithy-to-ross-on-wye / Watch our video about the route: www. youtube. com / watch? v = 6Ybnaicbh8M
6. The Barrow Loop via the River Soar
The Barrow Loop is a gentle, picturesque paddle trail for all types of craft and abilities, starting and ending in the delightful Barrow Upon Soar. The Broadway’ s Meadow campsite, which Paddle UK owns, is a fantastic place to use as a base to explore the Grand Union Canal and the River Soar.
Distance: 4km( 2.5 miles) Time: Ninety minutes Sat Nav: LE12 8XJ What3Words: /// clocked. tested. deleting Find the full route on PaddlePoints: https:// gopaddling. info / rivers / river-soar / Watch our video about the route: www. youtube. com / shorts / 5pABk _ uVivE VISIT PADDLEPOINTS FOR PLACES TO PADDLE: HTTPS:// GOPADDLING. INFO / PADDLEPOINTS / paddleuk. org. uk 55