River Lune on New Year`s Day There had been a lot of rain about so we decided to head North and do a section on the River Lune. We all met on the M58 junction 3 Starbucks and sorted the cars and boats. The levels were on medium (0,85m) at Killington so the middle section should be full with more than enough water in each of the 3 gorges. Leaving… Read More »River Lune on New Year`s Day

River Dee in Open Canoes It had rained a lot and rivers were high so lots of options were considered for the 31st December paddle. The Seiont, Lune, River Dee, River Goyt and other less serious options were all discussed. Overnight, the rain from the previous day showed a small but steep spike in the gauge and we were a little worried about how high it might eventually go with… Read More »River Dee in Open Canoes

Great level today turned out a great paddle also. Get on from the corner of Kay Street in Summerseat, across the car park on the right and go through the gap turn left. See pin. Would be ok from 0.40m easy to 0.70m at a push maybe 0.8m advanced paddlers – trees down by weir and also the weir was too sticky anywhere except steps at 0.54m This level is… Read More »River Irwell – by John Allerton