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Canoeing Spots in Poole
Rockley Point, Poole
Location: Rockley Point, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4RW
About: Rockley Point is based in the beautiful Poole Harbour - Europe's largest natural harbour! Rockley offer a variety of watersports classes and hires, but for canoes and kayaks, at Rockley you will just be able to rent! Either take off in the harbour for 30 minutes or 55 minutes.
Price:
To hire
- Kayaks - £12 - 30 mins / £20 - 55 mins
- Canoes - £12 - 30 mins / £20 - 55 mins
Companies: Rockley Point Activity Centre
Poole Park, Poole
Location: Poole Park Lake, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2SF
About: Poole Park Activity Centre nestled in the heart of Poole, along the tranquil shores of the UK's largest inland saltwater lake is home to some great watersports classes and activities. This is a great spot for kayaking for those looking either for a little more help and guidance, or to those wanting to participate in a course. The Kayak Taster Session on offer is run in sit-on-top kayaks and is available for youths and adults.
Price: 1 hour class for £27
Companies: Poole Park Activity Centre
Canoeing Spots in Branksome
Branksome Dene Chine, Branksome
Location: Branksome Dene, Chine, Poole, BH13 6JP
About: Based on one of the UK’s most beautiful sandy beaches at Branksome Dene in Poole Bay, Shaka Surf is perfectly located for all ages and abilities to have fun in the water. Shaka Surf offer Kayak hire, to both please lovers of kayaking, and to also ease new waterspots fans into the water.
Companies: Shaka Surf
Canoeing Spots in Wareham
Bere Regis, Wareham
Location: Puddletown Road, Bere Regis, Wareham, BH20 7NU
About: Buddens Activity Centre is situated in the heart of the historic and beautiful Isle of Purbeck and Jurassic Coast.
Buddens offer a British Canoe PSRC course at their activity centre. The course takes place on flat water and you will have the opportunity to try out, and practice rescuing, a wide range of paddling crafts. This course is invaluable for all paddlers, and is a prerequisite for those going on to become a Paddle Sport Instructor.
Price: British Canoe PSRC - 1 Day course for £80
Companies: Buddens Activity Centre
River Frome, Wareham
Location: Abbot's Quay, Wareham, BH20 4LW
About: Wareham Boat Hire, situated on a beautiful stretch of the River Frome serves as an ideal spot to rent a canoe or kayak. Travel down the scenic river, stretching all the way from Wareham, traveling through the town and then down towards Poole Harbour.
Price:
- Single Kayaks, from £12.50 - £70 depending on length of time.
- Double Kayaks from £20 - £90
- Canoes (fitting 3 people) from £20 - £90
Companies: Wareham Boat Hire
Canoeing Spots in Hamworthy
Hamworthy, Poole
Location: Hamworthy Park, Lulworth Avenue, Poole, BH15 4DH
About: South Coast Adventures in Hamworthy offer a variety of different Kayaking related courses and classes. From Pay & Play kayak hire, to their beginner class Introduction to Kayaking, Discover Sea Kayaking, to the more advanced Sea Kayak Adventure course. For those wanting to get more in touch with their kayak and develop more niche skills, South Coast Adventures even offer a Kayak Rolling class - for those wanting to lean how to better control their kayak and the process of rolling.
Price: Various
Companies: South Coast Adventures
Canoeing Spots in Swanage
Swanage Bay, Swanage
Locaiton: Broad Rd, Swanage, BH19 2AP
About: Enjoy a beautiful 2 hour experience of kayaking around Swanage Bay, in either a group or private tour! Your kayaking session begins with a coaching session on how to paddle like a pro, followed by a mini journey with games and challenges to put your skills into practice. It’s a fantastic way to explore the local Dorset area and see the incredible coastline from a new watery perspective.
Price: £35pp for a group session or £160 for private.
Companies: Land & Wave
Canoeing Spots in Studland
Old Harry Rocks, Studland
Locaiton: Middle Beach Car Park, Beach Rd, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3AP
About: Soak in one of the UKs most spectacular tourist attractions from the sea - Old Harry Rocks! Join an Old Harry Rocks kayaking tour, explore the coves and cliffs, and let experienced guides clue you in on all the local legends as you paddle through this playground! You can go for either 2 to 3 hours!
Price: £45 to £60
Companies: Fore Adventures
FAQs
Can I canoe on River Stour Dorset? - The River Stour is largely free of locks and retains its natural flow. Powered boats are permitted only on the 4km stretch between Ballingdon Bridge and Henny Street Weir. Beyond this section, the river becomes quite shallow. While navigation is still possible, you'll need a boat with a shallow draft, like a canoe or rowing boat.
Do you need permission to canoe on a river? - This varies depending on the river and council.
Is it illegal to kayak without a life jacket in the UK? - For those in canoes or kayaks, it's essential to always wear a life jacket, including outrigger canoes.