Our 2 hour Self Guided Adventures are a great way to take to the water...

The session starts with a briefing and introduction to paddling before taking to the water for your journey into the Back of Beyond...

1. Paddle the water between Richmond Bridge and Teddington Lock.
2. Explore the islands and riverside jungle as you go.
3. Stop for a riverside picnic and swim.
4. Visit a riverside cafe or pub.

This scenic and sociable Self Guided Adventure, is a firm favourite and is suitable for all.

Hit the River Thames and paddle around Eel Pie Island, stopping for a pint and snack at the riverside or calling in at The White Swan, Twickenham.

Suitable for all abilities, this easy-going paddle passes through idyllic Surrey countryside.

With a pit stop along the way, you’ll spend some time enjoying conversations with new friends, and old, before heading on to the rest of your day!

You should be confident on and around water and need to be able to swim 50 metres.

You are going to be paddling beautifully stable canoes and stand up paddleboards but, due to the nature of the activity, there is a chance that you may get wet.

For advice on what to wear on your adventure click here

You’ll receive a (re)introduction to paddling, along with some guidance on where to paddle, and we’ll provide you with a dry bag that you can use to take a towel, food, phone and wallet with you.

Paddling towards Twickenham, you’ll get to explore the islands and backwaters of the Thames, before mooring up to for a pint at one of the paddle friendly, riverside pubs along the way.

Once there, you’ll return your dry bags, buoyancy aids, paddles and craft to us so that we can return it all to River Lane for you.

You’ll have time for a drink before heading on to the next part of your day!