The PaddlerUK magazine September 2015 issue 4 | Page 64

PADDLERUK 64

Top Tips

Kit list –
review your kit
list and ensure
all the essential
items are
included and
packed such as
suncream,
mosquito nets,
spare torch,
insect repellent.

Using tarps –
pack a tarp and
paracord for
making camp in
rainy conditions.
It makes such a
difference to be
able to set up a
shelter.

Canoe and camping locations
to cut your teeth on…

Canoeing the River Till and Tweed

The Till and Tweed in Northumberland is a great
river for canoeing and camping.The normal
section paddle includes Grade 3 and plenty of
Grade 2 and 1 sections.There are some incredible
campsites the local www.active4seasons.co.uk
can provide kit, shuttles and the best advice on
camping and paddling.

Canoeing the River Great Ouse

The River Great Ouse is the fourth Longest
River in England at 143 miles of which half is
navigable from Bromham, near Bedford, to the
coast at Kings Lynn. The stretch near Bedford
offers stunning rural paddling with
www.canoetrail.co.uk’s woodland campsite
accessible from the river and also a second
campsite downstream run by the Camping and
Caravan Club. Contact Ashley at the award
winning Canoe Trail for more information.
www.canoetrail.co.uk

Canoeing the River Wye

The River Wye is the fifth longest River in Britain
stretching 134 kms from source to sea and
forming part of the English/Welsh border. The
Wye Valley and Symonds Yat is designated an
area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The
campsites are generally commercially run
operations with full amenities.
www.riverwyecamping.com

Canoeing the River Severn

There are excellent hostels located adjacent the
River Severn at Iron Bridge and an eclectic mix
of campsites, farm stays and B&Bs at different
locations along the journey, most of which can
be found via Google. The official navigation runs
from Pool Quay some 130 miles down to
Stourport and onto Gloucester. You can get a
useful list of points of interest at
www.backwatershire.co.uk

Canoeing on the River Thames

The River Thames is the second longest river in
England starting at Cricklade with shallow gravel
beds before heading many miles later through the
capital city. The rural sections are interspersed
with locks and bridges galore and plenty of scenic
locations including Henley, Oxford and Richmond.
Camping is more structured with sites found via:
www.visitthames.co.uk/places-tostay/camping-and-caravans

Great Glenn Canoe Trail

The Great Glenn Canoe Trail is an iconic
Scottish paddle spanning Scotland from Fort
William in the south 60 miles north up to
Inverness. There are some great Grade 2/3 river
sections as well depending on the direction you
chose as well as the incredible 26-mile long Loch
Ness, Castle Urquhart and so many magical
views. There are trail blazer rests, wild camp sites
and hostels to ensure great camping on your
trip. www.greatglencanoetrail.info

Canoeing on the Norfolk Broads

Explore the Norfolk Broads by canoe (or kayak)
and book into one of Canoe Man’s range of
options including Tipi’s bushcraft or bringing your
own tent. Find out more by visiting their website,
or alternatively Google campsites adjacent the
water on the Norfolk Broads.
www.thecanoeman.com

Check out other UK canoe trails
You can find more trails by visiting:
www.canoe-england.org.uk/oursport/places-to-paddle/