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The 10 Most Beautiful kayak trips in the United Kingdom

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· United Kingdom
Hiking route on 1 July 2021 at 08:31
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
22.5 km
4:00 h
411 m
418 m
Sibson Marina - River Nene - River Nene Navigation - Water Newton - St Remigius, Water Newton - Ferry Meadows - Ham Mere - River Nene channel to Ferry Meadows moorings - Thorpe Wood Golf Course - Orton Meadows - Woodston Reach Pond - Osier Lake - Orton Mere - Thorpe Meadows - Woodston Reach - Woodston Ponds - Wildlife Haven - Fletton Quays - King's Dyke - Nene Washes
Kayaking
· United Kingdom
Wye Valley, Herefordshire
Difficulty
easy
14.2 km
4:46 h
62 m
60 m
Following the journey of the river is the best way to explore the stunning Wye Valley, its array of wildlife and tranquil surroundingsDistance 9 miles (14 km)Type EasyTime 4 hoursWords: Adam Stones

Kayaking
· United Kingdom
Geological Excursion J4 - West Coast of Jura
Difficulty
moderate
18.8 km
3:11 h
32 m
37 m
A classic sea-kayak expedition to spectacular raised beaches

Kayaking
· United Kingdom
Port Appin 8 Sep 2021 08:23:03
Difficulty
moderate
5.3 km
0:54 h
5 m
0 m
Kayak around Castle Stalker and Sgeir Bhuidhe lighthouse.
Beautiful scenery and calm paddling.

Kayaking
· United Kingdom
Elford to Burton
Difficulty
moderate
20 km
3:23 h
12 m
19 m
This is a lovely paddle through open countryside Starting at Elford gardens on the Tame and joining the Trent down river on to Burton.

Kayaking
· United Kingdom
Stratford to Bidford Sep 2020
Difficulty
moderate
16.5 km
2:48 h
6 m
16 m
10 mile trip down the river Avon with lots of big houses to admire.

Kayaking
· United Kingdom
Wolseley Bridge circular
Difficulty
moderate
5.2 km
0:54 h
13 m
9 m
Short circular taking in some beautiful scenery. Be prepared to get out halfway to climb up to the aqueduct for the return journey.

Kayaking
· United Kingdom
Loughborough inner loop 9 April 2022 at 08:19
9.2 km
1:57 h
6 m
5 m
Loughborough Canal - Woodbrook- River Soar - Summerpool Brook- Loughborough Canal
Kayaking
· United Kingdom
Salisbury Loop on Nadder and Avon
Difficulty
moderate
5.3 km
0:54 h
8 m
8 m
The Loop - Scenic route round Salisbury with beautiful rivers and stunning views across the water meadows and of Salisbury Cathedral. Suitable for kayak, canoe and SUP.

Kayaking
· United Kingdom
River Dart - The Loop
Difficulty
difficult
5.2 km
0:58 h
18 m
54 m
Dart loop kayaking from Newbridge to Holne bridge just above the holne wier. Grade 2(3) river.
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Devizes to Westminster by Neil
June 27, 2021
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This is great for DW paddlers. Thank You
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C-CC Easter Meet 2017 Day 3 by Dean
November 07, 2020
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Wolvercote Loop by Laura
September 15, 2020
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Community
Dukes cut is overgrown & full of debris so unable to pass through. So followed it round to the Thames & hopped 2 more locks (one maned) to get back to the start, extra 2km roughly.
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