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The 10 most beautiful kayak trips in South West England
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· Central England and the Midlands
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
· South West England
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
· South West England
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.
Kayaking
· Central England and the Midlands
Canoeing along the Wye 12 - Whitchurch Dixton
Difficulty
moderate
9.1 km
1:35 h
19 m
25 m
The River Wye is the fourth-longest river in the UK, stretching some 155 miles from its source on Plynlimon in mid Wales to the Severn estuary. The lower part of this trail is called the Wye Valley and is a designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Kayaking
· Central England and the Midlands
Canoeing along the Wye 11 - Ross to Whitchurch
Difficulty
moderate
21.2 km
5:13 h
24 m
35 m
The River Wye is the fourth-longest river in the UK, stretching some 155 miles from its source on Plynlimon in mid Wales to the Severn estuary. The lower part of this trail is called the Wye Valley and is a designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Kayaking
· South West England
Devizes to Westminster
Difficulty
moderate
201.2 km
73:51 h
365 m
489 m
All 125 miles of the Devizes to Westminster canoe race with some waypoints.
Kayaking
· South West England
Reybridge to Melksham
Difficulty
moderate
7.5 km
1:16 h
3 m
7 m
A gentle paddle from Reybridge to Melksham, Not advised at higher levels as this stretch does get blocked with trees.
Kayaking
· South West England
Paddling Golant to Lostwithial
Difficulty
moderate
12.8 km
2:16 h
20 m
11 m
A sheltered paddle along the river of The Wind in the Willows
Kayaking
· Central England and the Midlands
Kerne Bridge to Symons Yat
Difficulty
easy
13.8 km
2:20 h
24 m
20 m
A canoe and kayak paddle which on a good day is a gentle paddle.
Kayaking
· South West England
Kayaking Exe - Bolham Weir to Bickleigh
Difficulty
difficult
10.4 km
3:36 h
25 m
51 m
A White Water Kayaking Trip for more confident paddlers.
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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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Wye Valley, Herefordshire by Grace
April 21, 2020
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Devizes to Westminster by Steve
April 14, 2020
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