About Us
If you really want to chill out, then come canoeing from our base at Ditchford Lock on the banks of the River Nene near Wellingborough in rural Northamptonshire. This beautiful stretch of river benefits from a wonderfully central location midway between London and Birmingham, within 30 minutes of both the M1 and A1.
The River Nene is one of Northamptonshire’s finest assets and it has a wealth of natural and historic beauty for you to enjoy in your Canoe.
Want to explore? With a choice of ½ day to 5 days canoe hire, there is something for everyone, and if it’s your first time canoeing, our “Old Town” Canadian canoes coupled with the gentle River Nene, make Canoe2 a perfect choice for novices. Before you get paddling, we’ll give you a thorough Safety Briefing, some information about the river, and good advice on the basics of canoeing.
NEW for 2012 Why not try one of our new Short Break Canoe Holidays. Now we've packaged up a comprehensive range of options, from one to five days, selecting and booking your break is easier than ever. These breaks include your canoe hire and accommodation with full English breakfast, packaged up with simplified pricing. When you embark on your river adventure, we make everything as easy as possible by transporting you to your start point, arranging baggage transfer and collecting you at the end of your trip. You can choose from our range of packaged breaks, offering overnight accommodation in bell tents, a yurt, or our selected independent country hotels and B&B's. Click here to view our Short Break Canoe Holidays
Canoeing the Nene is great fun for everyone and our canoe hire & camping is regularly enjoyed by couples, families and groups of friends, as well as corporate gatherings (for both team-building days & client events).Click here to view our Corporate page
With prices starting from £35 per canoe, you really can afford to Canoe2. Simplified pricing for 2012 now includes your transport to your start point on the river, as well as collection (as appropriate to your chosen trip).Click here to view our prices
Your canoe hire package includes everything you need for your time on the river: canoes, paddles, buoyancy aids, watertight barrels and canoe trolleys. Happily, to ensure that you can make the most of your time canoeing the river, Canoe2 can provide transport so you only need to paddle one way - Downstream! We can also assist you with camping facilities or overnight accommodation arrangements.
So contact us on 01604 832115 to arrange your trip on the river, or talk over any queries you may have. We look forward to hearing from you.
Finally we request that you have a great time and enjoy your river adventure.
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Where will you Canoe2?
Old Town Canoes
Chosen for their strength & stability, we have over 30 “Old Town” canoes, each with either 2, 3 or 4 seats. Whilst being the canoe of choice for many seasoned canoeists the world over, they are also perfectly suited for the novice paddler. If you have lots of gear with you (or perhaps just a small picnic), there is plenty of space for the small and large water-tight containers provided, helping keep your belongings safe & dry.
Arrival Time
Dependent upon your chosen route, arrival times at Ditchford Lock are between 8.30am and 1.00pm. Exact time will be confirmed upon booking, allowing time to sort out paperwork, fit your buoyancy aids and issue paddles etc before we take you to your start point on the river.
Destination Ditchford
Canoe2 is based at Ditchford Lock in rural Northamptonshire between Rushden and Irthlingborough. On-site facilities include caravan & camping, a riverside cafe, fishing, farm shop, boat moorings, Ditchford Nature Reserve and great walks including the Nene Valley Way.
