Fair, shared open access to clean watersMar 07, 2025 6 Mins Read Water provides a place for millions of people to play, explore and unwind – from paddlers to swimmers, rowers, sailors, divers, anglers and many, many…
‘State of waterways made me want to be an MP’Mar 03, 2025 3 Mins Read Jessica Toale was elected as Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West, in July 2024. She’s a passionate paddler and advocate for the environment, particularly around…
Clean Water Sports AllianceFeb 24, 2025 1 Min Read The Clean Water Sports Alliance represents 450,000 members, athletes, and water users who are impacted by poor water quality and pollution. Paddle UK, British Rowing,…
Outdoors for AllFeb 24, 2025 1 Min Read The Outdoors for All consists of 51 organisations that believe access to nature and the outdoors is good for our minds and bodies. We believe…
Paddle Cleanups Map and UploadFeb 24, 2025 1 Min Read It is not just during the Big Paddle Cleanup that you can find dedicated paddlers clearing our waterways. You can organise your own paddle cleanup…
Organising a paddle cleanupFeb 24, 2025 3 Mins Read Clearing your local canal or river of junk can be hugely beneficial, and not just for the environment. Taking part in a Paddle Cleanup can…
Big Paddle CleanupFeb 24, 2025 1 Min Read Discover the Big Paddle Cleanup. Request kit and help keep our precious blue spaces litter free.
Clear Access, Clear WatersFeb 17, 2025 1 Min Read Discover the Clear Access Clear Waters campaign and learn what you can do to lobby your local MP for better access to our precious blue spaces.
Environment Big Paddle Cleanup Discover the Big Paddle Cleanup. Request kit and help keep our precious blue spaces litter free. Learn More »
Environment Clear Access, Clear Waters Discover the Clear Access Clear Waters campaign and learn what you can do to lobby your local MP for better access to our precious blue Learn More »
Environment Outdoors for All The Outdoors for All consists of 51 organisations that believe access to nature and the outdoors is good for our minds and bodies. We believe Learn More »
Environment Clean Water Sports Alliance The Clean Water Sports Alliance represents 450,000 members, athletes, and water users who are impacted by poor water quality and pollution. Paddle UK, British Rowing, Learn More »
Environment Organising a paddle cleanup Clearing your local canal or river of junk can be hugely beneficial, and not just for the environment. Taking part in a Paddle Cleanup can Learn More »
Environment Paddle Cleanups Map and Upload It is not just during the Big Paddle Cleanup that you can find dedicated paddlers clearing our waterways. You can organise your own paddle cleanup Learn More »
Blue Spaces Blogs Water Quality – Don't get sick doing what you love Paddling is great for our health, enjoyment and wellbeing. However, there can be a risk of infection caused by microorganisms in the natural environment. Bacteria Learn More »
Blue Spaces Blogs How to help tackle invasive non-native species Paddlers can play a vital role in keeping our waters free of harmful species. Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) are plants and animals introduced into an Learn More »
Blue Spaces Blogs Why greater access could lead to cleaner rivers Ben Seal, Head of Access & Environment at Paddle UK, explains how by increasing access to our rivers it could also make them cleaner. At Learn More »
Blue Spaces Blogs Phil Brickell MP – the paddling parliamentarian Phil Brickell, who was elected as MP for Bolton West, in July, is a passionate kayaker and believes paddlers have a crucial role to play Learn More »
Blue Spaces Blogs ‘State of waterways made me want to be an MP' Jessica Toale was elected as Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West, in July 2024. She's a passionate paddler and advocate for the environment, particularly around Learn More »
Blue Spaces Blogs Fair, shared open access to clean waters Water provides a place for millions of people to play, explore and unwind – from paddlers to swimmers, rowers, sailors, divers, anglers and many, many Learn More »
Action to be taken on Lake Windermere and River Wye The UK Government has announced its ‘ambition' to eliminate sewage discharges into Lake Windermere, and to tackle water quality issues affecting the River Wye. Lake March 13, 2025
Government commits to changing bathing water rules New bathing water reforms, the first since 2013, could see the definition of ‘bather' include other watersports for the first time. The government is also March 12, 2025
Big Paddle Cleanup Crowdfunder campaign launched Paddle UK is hoping to raise £50,000 to grow the Big Paddle Cleanup campaign and equip even more people to help protect our blue spaces. February 27, 2025
Paddlers invited to have say on water sector The Independent Water Commission is inviting paddlers and the general public for their views on how to fix our broken water sector. Sir Jon Cunliffe, February 27, 2025