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New appointments bolster canoe sprint

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Paddle UK has bolstered its canoe sprint performance programme for the LA cycle. In a key move to align the performance pathway, James Train will…

The Big Paddle Cleanup returns for 2025

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The Big Paddle Cleanup is Paddle UK’s annual environmental campaign. In 2024, 3,699 amazing volunteers collected 1,888 sacks of plastic waste and other junk from…

Season’s Greetings from the Chair

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Paddle Scotland CEO Stuart Smith to step down

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Paddle Scotland’s Chief Executive Stuart Smith is set to leave the organisation after 20 years of dedicated service. Following the successful completion of the keenly…

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Member Places to Paddle

Your membership helps us open up great places to paddle like these, which you can enjoy as a member. Click through to read more about each location.

Yalding Marlin Site
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Yalding – Marlin Site

Yalding is a green field site, with access from the road or via the river and landing stage. Water and toilets available in nearby EA building. Pub & cafe also nearby and free parking on Hampstead Lane.

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Lune Aqueduct
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Halton Rapids

Halton Rapids is located on the River Lune, about a kilometre upstream of the M6 bridge, north west of Lancaster.

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Holne Weir

This short strip of woodland alongside Holne Weir continues to provide a popular access point for paddlers enjoying the Dart Loop.

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Family on paddleboard at Broadways Meadow
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Broadway’s Meadow

On the banks of the River Soar in Leicestershire, Broadways Meadow enables the safe landing and launch for paddlers on one of East Midland's most popular rivers.

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Young paddlers and a coach at Washburn.
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Washburn

The River Washburn is a dam release river, paddleable only when Yorkshire Water release from Thusscross Reservoir. This creates 2km of fast flowing, moderate white water (Grade 2-3). There are a number of small features, including a small weir drop.

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Hoarwithy

On the River Wye near the quiet village of Hoarwithy, this site is split into two fields with access to the road, enabling safe landing and launch for paddlers on one of the country's most popular rivers, roughly halfway between Ross on Wye and Hereford.

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Great choice! First step is your postcode...

Membership is determined by where you live in the UK. So, enter your residential postcode below and we can signpost you. Note that Scotland and Northern Ireland membership do not come with a waterways licence. No licence is required to paddle in these countries. Only waterways in England and Wales require a licence. If you are unsure use our waterways licence look up.

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Paddle Scotland

As you reside in POSTCODE you need to join Paddle Scotland. Note that Scotland membership doesn’t include a waterways licence. No licence is needed to paddle in Scotland.

Use the button below to visit the Paddle Scotland website to learn more about membership and to join.

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Paddle Northern Ireland

As you reside in POSTCODE you need to join Paddle Northern Ireland. Note that Northern Ireland membership doesn’t include a waterways licence. No licence is needed to paddle in Northern Ireland.

Use the button below to visit the Paddle Northern Ireland website to learn more about membership and to join.

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Canoe Wales

As you reside in POSTCODE you need to join Canoe Wales.

Use the button below to visit the Canoe Wales website to learn more about membership and to join.

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Paddle UK

As you live in the POSTCODE area, you need to join Paddle UK.

If you have never been a member of British Canoeing or PaddleUK before use the First Time Member button to purchase through our in-site shop. Note, this is for individual members only. If you are renewing, want couples or family membership, or 3-5 Year Membership use the JustGo button to join or re-join. Full prices for all On The Water memberships can be found on the page linked here.

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