River Irwell Nuttall Park to Burrs Water level 0.44 Led By John Allerton  ‘Twas the night before The Burrs, my nerves did start to rattle. After hearing many tales they say this stretch is a dirty and a technical battle.’…

We have had a great season of junior pool sessions. The juniors have been amazing – enthusiastic and resilient. They have been practising skills and trying new things; everyone has achieved so much. The juniors have developed incredible confidence on…

Today has been one of the best whitewater trips that I have been on! It was well coached but there was still time for your own fun in the stoppers. The groups were well balanced and the coaches made sure…

Laura asked us for a mild sea trip. We arranged it, invited everyone and off we went. Five met at a remote garage and we had refreshments and a chat about plans along with a safety brief. After arriving at…

Pont Rhythallt pylons to Caernarfon The River Seiont flowed gently from its start at Pont Rhythallt, its waters murmuring secrets of ancient times as it wound its way through the rugged landscape of North Wales. Among the kayakers who dared…

It’s official! British Canoeing has begun a new era for the organisation with the launch of the our new Paddle UK name and brand identity. They are extremely excited to share this new chapter with our members, so take a look…

It was a cloudy start over the serene waters of the River Dee, two groups of club paddlers gathered at the top car park at Horseshoe Falls. Most were experienced paddlers drawn by the allure of the river’s twists and…

Seals and Serenity: A Sea Kayak Trip Around the Great and Little Orme It was a crisp March morning, Andy and I set out for an exhilarating sea kayak paddle around the majestic Great and Little Orme in Wales. The…

Sunday Paddle on the Vyrnwy 25th February 2024 This is a dam-released river – the gauge was 0.44m. It was a little low for the upper, but this section of the river is also overhung by lots of trees. However,…

Saturday Improvers River Trip by Daniel Leather Carrog to Eisteddfod Car Park The plan was to paddle the Grade 2 section of the Dee from Pont Carrog (B5437, Corwen LL21 9EH go past the Carrog railway station and campsite to…