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Go Canoeing

Go Canoeing is a Canoe England Olympic legacy project aimed at using the power and influence of the Games to boost grassroots participation in the sport. Go Canoeing wants to introduce 20,000 new people to canoeing by 2017 and encourage 25% of those new participants to continue in the sport and undertake further experiences.

The Go Canoeing initiative is a good way for both beginners and experienced paddlers to get involved with the sport. There are two main ways to start canoeing; Starter Sessions and Guided Tours. There are various ways to get involved with canoeing, as this article will outline.

Starter Sessions

Starter sessions are run by canoeing clubs and centres around the country; and provide an introduction to canoeing and kayaking for both adults and children.

Guided Tours

Guided Tours have been designed to be an introduction to the social side of canoeing and kayaking; and to help people with some canoeing experience find new places to paddle. Specially trained guides are on hand to advise on local wildlife, scenery and architecture.

Canoe Trails

Canoe Trails are a free resource that provides you with all the information necessary to set out on an adventure by yourself. They are a great way for people with some canoeing experience to find new and exciting places to paddle and to get out on the water with family or friends.

Our trails offer a huge amount of variety, from urban trails in city centres to rural routes through stunning scenery. As well as helping you find new places to paddle, the trails also include all the practical information you need, including maps and information such as where to park and the location of the nearest public toilet. There’s even information about the history of the waterway you’re travelling on and some background about the local sites of interest.

There are trail types for all abilities and experience, from short two-mile paddles to 30-mile treks, meaning there really is something for everyone. Many of our trails are in canoeing hotspots meaning there is likely to be somewhere to hire kit if you haven’t yet invested in your own boat.

To find a trail near you, simply enter your location and select Canoe Trails within our Activity Quick Search. And if you can’t find something to suit you, don’t worry, we’ll be constantly updating the website with new trails so watch this space!

We are constantly working on producing new trails and improving those we already have on the website. If you have any feedback, additional information or photographs of our trails or suggestions of other places to feature, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Please contact tamsin.phipps@bcu.org.uk.