- The Grove Ferry Inn. Grove Road, Upstreet, Canterbury, CT3 4BP. 0.04 miles away.
- The Rising Sun pub. The Street, Stourmouth, Canterbury, CT3 1HY. 1.82 miles away.
- Chopsticks. Island Road, Hersden, Canterbury, CT3 4EY. 2.01 miles away.
- The Huntsman and Horn pub. Margate Road, Broomfield, Herne Bay, CT6 7AF. 3.21 miles away.
With pretty converted mill buildings, ancient bridges, and sites such as the historic city of Canterbury to paddle through, it’s an incredible place to paddle. One for those of you seeking a wilderness adventure in the heart of Kent.
Can you kayak on River Stour in Canterbury?
Canoe Wild operate predominantly along the 5 mile stretch of the River Stour from Fordwich to Grove Ferry. They provide kayak and canoe tours along the River Stour allowing you to take in the local area and wildlife at a leisurely paddle.
Can I use my kayak anywhere?
To get to the water, you have a legal right to carry your kayak along any public highway such as a public road or footpath. You may have a legal right to carry kayaks over private land to get to the beach, even if there is no footpath, but don’t expect the landowner to be happy about it.
Do you need a Licence to kayak on the River Stour?
If you only want to paddle on the River Stour at Dedham, the River Stour Trust do a licence. £10.50 for a week, £19.90 for a month or £44.20 for the year. This is for the craft, not the person. Remember this is for one River which is also covered by British Canoeing.
Do you need a permit to kayak in UK?
Who needs a waterway licence? If you’re kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddleboarding in England or Wales a waterway licence is required to paddle on over 5000km of waterways that are managed by the Canal & River Trust, the Environment Agency, the Broads Authority and a number of other waterway authorities.
Can I use my own kayak at BEWL water?
Unfortunately, you cannot bring your own boat to Bewl Water. Annual memberships for stand up paddleboarding and windsurfing boards can be purchased on our website, along with tickets and boats for fishing. Canoeing and kayaking must be organised through the Canoe Club.
Do you need permission to kayak on canals?
Yes, everyone is welcome to canoe on our canals and rivers. However, you will need to get a small craft license before paddling on the water.
Can you paddle board on River Stour Canterbury?
River Stour
Grove Ferry and Fordwich are ideal self launching spots where parking is also available. Or why not paddle through the heart of the historic city of Canterbury, with pretty converted mill buildings and ancient bridges. No license is required.
Can I kayak on the Stour?
The River Stour is a natural river with few locks. You can use a powered boat on the 4km stretch from Ballingdon bridge to Henny Street Weir only. The rest of the river is quite shallow. You can still navigate it but you will need a boat with a shallow draft such as a canoe or rowing boat.
Do kayaks flip back over?
The short answer is no. Most kayaks—especially those built for new kayakers—are designed with stability in mind, so they’re not likely to capsize for no reason. That said, kayaks can flip over if you lose your balance or paddle in very windy conditions.
Can you bring your phone kayaking?
Still, it’s always necessary to keep your phone in a waterproof case on rafting or kayaking trips. Another piece of technology that’s even better suited to adventures like rafting is the GoPro. This hi-res, completely waterproof unit attaches to the top of your helmet and is ready for all kinds of adventures.
Can you kayak on canals?
According to the Canal and River Trust, unpowered craft are not permitted through certain canal tunnels. If you are allowed to use a tunnel, make sure you have a light such as head torch and whistle so you can warn others of your presence, and travel in a group if possible.
Where can I kayak in UK without a licence?
If you’re paddling on the sea, estuaries or tidal water, or on a river or canal which doesn’t require a licence, then that’s fine, you don’t need one. There are also options to purchase a day licence. A Rivers licence is not a tax. The income is used for the benefit of paddlers.
Where do you launch a kayak on River Stour?
Launching is below the old bridge on a gravel bank. Put your boats on the water and paddle off to the right, downstream, towards the sea.
What side of the river do you kayak on?
Is there a correct side to pass on on canals and rivers? Ian. as a general rule you should pass left hand side to left hand side. i.e. aim to the right of the boat coming towards you, thereby going between it and the rhs bank.
Can you just kayak anywhere UK?
The sea surrounding the UK is free to Kayak except for a few off-limits areas as stipulated by the Ministry of Defence. This includes any estuaries and tidal rivers. Many rivers have tides that extend far inland so keep that in mind when researching your preferred paddling destination.
What is the 120 rule for kayaking?
A good rule of thumb to follow is the “120° rule.” This means you should wear a wetsuit or dry suit whenever the sum of the air temperature and water temperature is equal to or less than 120°F. Warm weather does not cancel out the danger of cold water, wearing lighter clothing on a warm day increases risk.
Do I need insurance to kayak in UK?
There is no legal obligation to have canoe or kayak insurance in the UK so it is up to you whether you choose to insure yours.
Can you kayak over a dam?
Avoid it at all costs.
There is no proper technique for safely going over a low-head dam and should not be attempted in any circumstances. If you know the location of the dam, see a warning sign, or even suspect that there might be one ahead of you then the best and safest option is to avoid it at all costs.
Do you need a permit to kayak on Derwent water?
The waterways on this trail don’t require you to have a licence to paddle on them. However if you paddle regularly you should consider becoming a member of British Canoeing.