Paddling Resources

Need to know

Paddle UK

Paddle UK's On the Water membership is your gateway to the waterways. Giving paddlers instant access to the most comprehensive and best-value waterway licence available.

Plus insurance, top tips and a range of member discounts and offers. By having a waterway licence you're paddling responsibly.

https://paddleuk.org.uk/

Go Paddling

Go Paddling serves as a resource for paddlers, providing information, resources, and inspiration for individuals interested in paddlesports such as kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP).

A great website to find paddling routes and checkpoints.

https://gopaddling.info/

UK Rivers Guide Book

UK River Guide Book is an online resource and community hub for paddlers in the United Kingdom. It serves as a comprehensive guidebook for rivers, waterways, and paddling destinations across the UK.

Key features of the UK Rivers Guidebook website may include:

River Guides: Detailed information and descriptions of rivers and waterways suitable for paddling, including maps, access points, river grades, hazards, and recommended routes.
Paddling Forums: Online forums where paddlers can connect with each other, share experiences, ask questions, and discuss topics related to paddling in the UK.
Trip Reports: User-submitted trip reports and paddling adventures, offering insights and firsthand accounts of paddling experiences on various rivers and waterways.
Community Events: Listings of paddling events, races, festivals, and gatherings happening across the UK, allowing paddlers to stay informed about upcoming opportunities to paddle and connect with others in the community.
Articles and Resources: Informative articles, guides, and resources covering a wide range of topics related to paddling, including safety, equipment, technique, conservation, and environmental stewardship.

Overall, the UK Rivers Guidebook website serves as a valuable resource and community platform for paddlers of all levels, providing information, inspiration, and a sense of community within the UK paddling community.

https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/

River Level

Is the Dart Running?

A website dedicated to providing information about the current state and conditions of the River Dart in Devon, England. The website offers updates on river levels for individuals interested in activities such as kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and other water-related pursuits on the River Dart.

https://isthedartrunning.co.uk/

Wild Otter

Paddle or Swim

The app for all recreational water users to help you get out on or in the water safely using quality and reliable content that is added by users and moderated by Wild Otter team who will go out to marked locations and reported hazards creating a reliable information source. They are passionate about both paddling and wild swimming and are creating this resource to allow you to find all of the information you need in one place and to help remove the worry that out of date unreliable information can bring.

Explore

Giving all paddlers and wild swimmers the ability to share their favourite locations you will be able to explore new locations across the world with comments, ratings, pictures and videos helping you decide where to go next. Share your thoughts and experiences with other users helping share important and up to date information.

Report

Providing you the ability to report hazards and litter on your favourite water way to the team who will in turn either directly or indirectly organise a litter pick or an assessment of the hazard. This will help you know which areas have been recently litter picked to allow you to enjoy the water with some prior knowledge as to how much litter there is. You will be able to receive live notifications on your favourite locations when new hazards are reported and when they have been cleared.

Plan

Paper guide books are out of date as soon as they reach print but with this resource information is updated as it changes allowing you to plan your next adventure with more confidence. See comments, pictures and videos along with up to date information about access, public transport on a to be routes, live and forecasted river gauges, live water quality gauges and live tide times.

Click here to find out more

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Venues

Lake 86 Cotswold Water Park

Nestled at Lake 86 in the scenic Cotswolds, they are your go-to destination for watersports adventures. Offering equipment rentals, guided sessions, activity days, kids camps, corporate team building, and beyond.

Whether you're eager to rent a paddleboard, kayak, or raft, they've got you covered. Lake 86 welcomes everyone, whether you're a beginner or seasoned pro, making it the perfect spot to dive into watersports.

Their mission is simple: to provide easy access for all to experience, relish, and nurture a love for watersports in a secure and picturesque setting.

https://www.cotswoldwaterparkhire.com/

Location: https://w3w.co/glares.poorly.resonated

Coaching

Rapid Skills

At Rapid Skills, their coaching revolves around you and your individual needs. With a deep-rooted passion for canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding, they are dedicated to imparting their expertise and enthusiasm to their clients. Offering a diverse array of courses throughout the UK and leading adventures across the globe, they prioritise delivering top-quality experiences at accessible prices. If you don't see a course or adventure that suits your interests on our website, don't hesitate to reach out to them. They're here to help you embark on your next paddling journey with confidence and excitement.

https://www.rapidskills.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RapidSkills/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rapid_skills/

Contact Information:

info@rapidskills.co.uk

Tel: +44 7801578395