Tag: Canoe
Canoe London newsletter 31st May 2013
A quick round up of news for canoeists and kayakers in the London region. Follow Canoe London on Facebook or Twitter for regular updates. You can view the original newsletter at http://eepurl.com/AeTo1 Sailing and canoeing on a summer’s day On Sunday 9th June the North London Sailing Association and Castle Canoe Club, in partnership with GLL, [...]
National Go Canoeing Week 18th-26th May
If you would like to try kayaking and canoeing, check out National Go Canoeing Week this 18th-26th May. National Go Canoeing Week is an annual participation event which aims to get as many people and boats on the water as possible. Events and activities are happening across the country, there’s something for everyone – whatever [...]
The River Roding – a canoe trip from Creekmouth to Ilford and back
Many of London’s old rivers have been lost, buried beneath centuries of urban expansion, but some still flow into the Thames. The River Roding, in eastern London, is one such river, joining the Thames at Barking Creek in the east of London. Canoe access can be made at Creekmouth, where free on-street parking is available [...]
Canoeing on the Thames
Kayaking and canoeing on the Thames is a great way to escape the London crowds and grab some fresh air and exercise. This canoe trip starts at Walton Bridge near Shepperton in west London and provides a circular trip that takes a couple of hours, with plenty of opportunities for picnics and playing. Park at the [...]
Slalom stars wanted!
Do you have what it takes to be the next Canoe Slalom Olympic Champion? If you fancy giving canoe slalom a go, are a current paddler looking to try something new or a slalom club member focused on gaining that extra advantage, GB Canoeing want to hear from you! There are exciting new canoe slalom [...]
The Swift Ditch
If you are looking for an adventurous paddle near London, the Swift Ditch is worth checking out. This was once the route of the Thames itself, until the crafty monks at Abingdon diverted the river to power their mills. Since then the channel has been reduced to a narrow, tree choked channel – picturesque in [...]
