Bradford and Bingley Canoe Club

Go Paddling Toolkit: Where?

TEES BARRAGE

Just off the A19. An artificial course which is Div 1 and Prem level water. Opening times vary. Pay to paddle all day. It's a grand day out and a shortish drive.

BURRS

Bury. A mile of G2 then paddle back up on a canal! A WWR course and fun weir. It's nice in lowish levels and there's a cafe. Path on the side and parking.

CRAKE

Good at 0.55 at Nibthwaite. 0.4 is the lowest to bother but good for beginners. 0.7 and it's fast and in the trees. Holds its level for a few days.

WASHBURN

Local dam releases. Map below. Fast, little and £10 for adults to paddle. Park and play or run the whole river at G2/3. See below to plan your trip.

LUNE

Killington 0.5 with no rain falling gives a long Grade 1/2 cruise to Devils from Rawthay Confluence, great for Opens, novices and a leisurely cruise.

SALTBURN

Our favourite North-East coast surf spot with chip shop, beach and car-park. Check the surf forecast before you go. About 1.5 hrs drive away: take a map.

HALTON RAPIDS

Canoe England NW site. Facilities just outside Lancaster. Check access first as they share the river with fishing friends and the level changes quickly.

SLENINGFORD

Park and paddle or use as the end of a Ure cruise: great facilities with a tiny charge to park. A long stretch of G2/3 and gets big after rain:

The Slenbezi!

TRYWERYN

Dam release river outside Bala. Spot on Grade 3/4 paddling do-able in a day on a tank of fuel. Camping etc. Pay and play.

A few releases a week.

RIVER LEVELS

Rainchasers is a paddlers' guide to river levels. Verify with Environment Agency data though! Your own judgement has to come into any decision to paddle.

WASHBURN

The Washburn is a swift river running between two dams. Water is released on a schedule to suit paddlers. It's controlled and reliable.

Facilities include car parking, toilets and often a shuttle and catering on release days. There's a £10 charge for the day.

The water is generally cold and warm gear even in summer is a good idea.

The top section is quick and interesting and is the site of Div 2 and 1 slaloms. Further down, the river becomes chunkier and a Prem race used to be held here. There is a footpath bank-side all the way down.

It's a beautiful place to paddle and meeting place for paddling friends.