3 great places to go canoeing near London

Looking forward to some new adventures after being in lockdown for months? We've listed 3 awesome places to go canoeing near London. Escape the hectic streets of the city and get out on the stunning canals and rivers around London. Not only is it good for the soul to get outdoors and experience new things, you can share it with a friends or loved one and have something fun to do together while social distancing.

Our favourite places listed below are great both for beginners and more advanced paddlers alike.

Richmond, London

Recommended Business: Back of Beyond Adventures

What we love: Operating from the beautiful and leafy Richmond, Back of Beyond Adventures offers a range of different canoeing experiences. Why not go on a 2 hour canoe session or join one of their popular SUP sessions running during the summer season?

Location: You can easily get to Richmond from central London via underground, overground and national rail. The closest station to Back of Beyond Adventures usual meeting point is Richmond station.

Little Venice, London

Recommended Business: Active360 

What we love: Guiding you through some of the most stunning parts of the London canals, Active360’s canoe tours are a great way to take to the river whilst staying central. If you are already an experienced paddler, and know your way around the canals, you can also hire a canoe and explore the area at your own pace. 

Location: The Paddington Basin is easy to get to from anywhere in London and close to 3 main stations including Baker Street, Paddington and Edgeware Road with access via underground, overground and national rail services.

Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire

Recommended Business: Whoosh Explore

What we love: A bit further from central London you’ll find the picturesque River Stort, offering miles of stunning countryside views. Whoosh Explore offers guided sessions along the beautiful river for all levels, as well as equipment hire. Their evening kayaking sessions let you explore the river at dusk - with several pubs lining its banks, these sessions are a great way to get to know your fellow paddlers and spend some time outdoors during the golden hour.

Location: Sawbridgeworth is a small countryside town located approximately 40min train ride from central London with direct access to River Stort and some of its best paddling routes.

Give someone you care about something exciting to look forward to once this period ends. We feature many different amazing adventure experiences on the the eola marketplace. Purchase a voucher for an exciting activity, and help support an amazing small businesses at the same time.

Looking for more inspiration? We've listed 10 awesome activities for you to look forward to or check out our  7 favourite places to go stand-up paddleboarding in London.

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