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Adventures Begin Here… Let our Trip Chooser recommend the best paddle for you. From 2 hour “tasters” to 4-Day Adventures - It’s all here, just waiting to be found. You’ll want to narrow things down a bit so simply select any mix of options, press search and see what pops up
Trips in the bluey/greeney/aqua-ey colour are our standard trips - Either a day or less, or multi-day where you bring your own tent. These include hire of your canoe & equipment, as well as transport back at the end of your trip, where necessary.
Trips in the goldey/yellowie colour are our fully serviced “Short Breaks” - These also include overnight accommodation in our Comfy Camping Yurt, Tipi or Bell Tents, or carefully selected B&B’s. And the best bit? Fabulous breakfasts and baggage transfer as standard! There’s a “Short Breaks” paddle link above if you’d like more general info
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Wonderful as a first time paddle. Start with a gentle paddle across the lake, then explore the beautiful River Nene, before making your way back, perhaps to enjoy one of the many excellent cafe’s & restaurants before heading home. This great value paddle also benefits from the convenience of paddling out and back from Rushden Lakes, making it perfect as part of a regular keep fit regime. Choose our traditional Open Canadian Canoes or go for a Double Kayak
2 Hours
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
Adults with Children aged 5 to 10
Miles=You Choose
Much like the 2 hour “paddle-out-and-back”, but longer. This Half Day paddle across the lake and out to the river gives you up to four hours on the water, and a great start/end point at the fabulous Rushden Lakes leisure & retail destination. Choose our traditional open Canadian Canoes or try out our double kayaks.
1/2 Day
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
Adults with Children aged 5 to 10
You Choose
Really full, fabulous day this one, meeting at The Boathouse at 9am, a full day paddling downstream with lovely Woodford Mill Tea Room for lunch, and pick-up from Thrapston Nine Arches Bridge at 5.00pm to return you to Rushden Lakes, where you can perhaps enjoy a well earned meal at your favourite restaurant over-looking the lake
1 Day
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
10 miles
Make the most of our fab start/end point at Rushden Lakes Boathouse with this full day paddle. Head out across our lake, and head out on the river for the day, upstream passing by Chester Farm and on to Wellingborough Embankment & beyond, or head downstream to Stanwick Lakes, exploring the lovely backwater. When you get back to The Boathouse at the end of your day, you might choose to pop in to your favourite lakeside cafe or restaurant for a drink and a bite to eat. Choose our traditional open Canadian Canoes or take a double kayak.
1 Day
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
You choose how far to paddle
A wonderful stretch of river, and a bit of a favourite day trip for many of our customers. It might be the beautiful scenery, or the slightly later start, or maybe it’s the absolutely idyllic riverside pub, The King’s Head, perfectly placed at Wadenhoe for a fab lunch stop - great food, drink, and a wonderful garden with willow trees and pub benches.
1 Day
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
8.5
THIS COMFY CAMPING BUNDLE IS PART OF OUR LARGE-GROUP DISCOUNT SCHEME - JUST £135pp FOR GROUPS OF 8 OR MORE
Our most popular two-day Comfy Camping trip which includes a wonderful stretch of river, and a great overnight stop at Barnwell in our Green Bell Tent (Merlin), our Yurt (Green Woodpecker), Tipi (Sparrowhawk), or our lovely new “Red Kite Cabin” shepherds hut (for couples), including transport back at end of your trip, the all-important baggage transfer, as well as everything you need for a fabulous fry-up.
Lots More Pictures of our Camp Locations and Accommodation Options in The Photo Gallery
2 Days
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
16 miles (8, 8)
Comfy Camping Yurt, Tipi, Bell Tent
Our most popular two-day Bed & Breakfast trip which includes a wonderful stretch of river, and a great overnight stop at Lower Farm B&B in Barnwell, including transport back at end of your trip, the all-important baggage transfer, a wonderful hearty breakfast, and the chance to enjoy an evening at a proper CAMRA rated village pub, The Montagu Arms.
2 Days
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
16 miles (8, 8)
Bed & Breakfast
THIS COMFY CAMPING BUNDLE IS PART OF OUR LARGE-GROUP DISCOUNT SCHEME - JUST £130pp FOR GROUPS OF 8 OR MORE
With just 2 or 3 hours paddling each day, combined with an idyllic overnight stay in our Bell Tent field camp at Wadenhoe, this trip gives you lots of time to enjoy Wadenhoe and the surrounding area, perfect for families with younger children not wanting to spend too much time on the river, or perhaps for couples or groups of friends looking for a truly relaxing couple of days combining a little paddling with a relaxing evening and some great food at the most perfect riverside pub, The Kings Head, Wadenhoe.
2 Days
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
Adults with Children aged 5 to 10
8.5 miles (5, 3.5)
Comfy Camping Yurt, Tipi, Bell Tent
Two days paddling (total 18 miles), taking your own tent along, camping overnight at Wadenhoe Camp field. The camp is 14 miles in so a long first day, a challenging paddle, and then a far shorter second day of just 4 miles, though this can be extended with a lovely paddle around Barnwell Country Park backwater. Please Note - Wadenhoe camp is a lovely spot but taking your own tent is basic with access only to a portaloo and a drinking water tap. Your tent pitch is included in the price (one tent per canoe, so please get in touch if you plan to take more)
2 Days
All-Adult Group
18 miles
Bring your own Tent
Just 2 or 3 hours paddling each day, and camp overnight at Wadenhoe with your own tent. Please note - Wadenhoe camp is a lovely spot but taking your own tent is basic, you will only have access to a portaloo and a drinking water tap. Your tent pitch is included in the price (one tent per canoe, so please get in touch if you plan to take more)
2 Days
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
Adults with Children aged 5 to 10
8.5 miles
Bring your own Tent
Two short days paddling, and unique experience sleeping over in the beautiful Allsaints Church, Aldwincle. Church Camping, known as “Champing” is a lovely experience and the church is just a short walk from the river. Breakfast is delivered to the church in the morning to complete your stay before you set off for your second day paddling. As with all our “Bundled” trips, pick up from the end of the second day, as well as the all-important baggage transfer to/from the church, are included.
2 Days
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
Adults with Children aged 5 to 10
9.5 miles (5.5, 4)
Church
THIS COMFY CAMPING BUNDLE IS PART OF OUR LARGE-GROUP DISCOUNT SCHEME - JUST £130pp FOR GROUPS OF 8 OR MORE
Long & fairly challenging first day, paddling 14 miles and passing 8 locks. Great stop at Wadenhoe camp field, overnight in our bell tents. Then a short day of just 4 or 6 miles on day two, with a lovely little backwater being the optional extra two miles. The challenging first day, fun night with a pub just 20 minute walk away, and a nice easy second day, make this a great choice for stag & hen parties.
2 Days
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
18.5 miles (15, 3.5)
Comfy Camping Yurt, Tipi, Bell Tent
Starting out from our base at The Boathouse at Rushden Lakes, this two-day paddle to Oundle takes in some beautiful stretches of river, and you can enjoy a pleasant overnight stop at The Woolpack Inn, Islip.
2 Days
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
18.5 miles (10, 8.5)
Bed & Breakfast
Lovely, easy going two-day paddle, with just a couple of hours on the river each day. Perfect for younger families, or couples that simply want to take it easy. You get to stay at the lovely B&B in Aldwincle, Pear Tree Farm where a good rest and wonderful breakfast await you. Plenty of spare time on this trip, to enjoy local walks in the Aldwincle/Wadenhoe area, or spend your free time at the idyllic riverside pub in Wadenhoe, The King’s Head. Great food in the restaurant, and great drink by the riverbank.
Possible extra hour or so around the beautiful Barnwell Country Park Backwater on day two, if you fancy it.
2 Days
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
Adults with Children aged 5 to 10
9 miles (5, 4, maybe 2 more)
Bed & Breakfast
NEW ACCOMMODATION OPTION - Based on our most popular two-day Comfy Camping trip which includes a wonderful stretch of river, and a great overnight stop at Barnwell. This trip can now be enhanced with a stay in our new shepherds hut “Red Kite Cabin” (for couples), recently lovingly constructed by your hosts at Barnwell, Carol & Dan. New to 2019, our Shepherds Hut now includes exclusive access to private facilities. Set in a lovely wooden cabin with river facing balcony, you have sole access to a kitchen, shower & toilet. Dogs allowed (one well behaved dog permitted, must be kept on a lead and have own bedding).
This wonderful two-day bundle includes transport back at end of your trip, the all-important baggage transfer, as well as everything you need for a fabulous fry-up breakfast
Lots More Pictures of our Camp Locations and Accommodation Options in The Photo Gallery
2 Days
All-Adult Group
16 miles (8, 8)
Comfy Camping Yurt, Tipi, Bell Tent
Shepherds Hut
THIS COMFY CAMPING BUNDLE IS PART OF OUR LARGE-GROUP DISCOUNT SCHEME - JUST £223pp FOR GROUPS OF 8 OR MORE
Shorter Paddle over 3 days, ideal if you have younger children along, or just fancy a more relaxed paddle, with more time to yourselves exploring or relaxing at the lovely camp locations at Wadenhoe & Barnwell. Just 4 miles paddling for each of the first two days, and 8 miles on day three. Or, if you want to keep day three shorter too, that’s fine, just explore the Barnwell Country Park backwater at your leisure, instead of paddling to Fotheringhay. And new option of second night in our lovely Shepherd’s Hut, perfect for couples
3 Days
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
Adults with Children aged 5 to 10
16 miles (5, 3, 8)
Comfy Camping Yurt, Tipi, Bell Tent
Shepherds Hut
THIS COMFY CAMPING BUNDLE IS PART OF OUR LARGE-GROUP DISCOUNT SCHEME - JUST £223pp FOR GROUPS OF 8 OR MORE
26 miles of discovering the county of squires & spires. Comfy Camping at Wadenhoe and Barnwell. A long, fairly challenging first day, with 14 miles and 8 locks to pass, followed by a 4-mile day of rest (relatively speaking), and finish with a final 8 miles to Fotheringhay. At least 3 stunning backwaters to explore, and plenty of fab pubs en-route. And new option of second night in our lovely Shepherd’s Hut, perfect for couples.
3 Days
All-Adult Group
26 miles (14, 4, 8)
Comfy Camping Yurt, Tipi, Bell Tent
Shepherds Hut
Wonderful 3 day paddle from our base at Rushden Lakes, paddling downstream to Fotheringhay, and a great mix of overnight accommodation, being the first night at The Woolpack Inn, Islip, followed by a night under canvas at Barnwell in either our Yurt or Tipi, or one of our lovely bell tents. Or the new option for your second night, our lovely Shepherd’s Hut, perfect for couples. Baggage Transfer, Breakfasts, and pick up from end of trip all included. Great way to sample a little of everything.
3 Days
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
26 miles (10, 8, 8)
Comfy Camping Yurt, Tipi, Bell Tent
Bed & Breakfast
Shepherds Hut
A very popular 3-day paddle, utilising our most beautiful, rural stretches of river, and two wonderful B&B’s (one riverside B&B, and the other you’ll be collected for just a 5 min drive from the riverbank). Two well-balanced days of paddling, at around 8 miles per day, with an optional 3rd day of paddling and a good selection of pubs en-route. Of course, as per all our Bundled Short Breaks, we include all breakfasts, baggage transfer, and pick up from end of trip, so we really can’t recommend this one highly enough.
3 Days
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
16+ miles (8, 8, optional)
Bed & Breakfast
Great 3-day paddle, starting at our base, The Boathouse at Rushden Lakes, paddling 26 miles in total, with overnight B&B stops at Islip/Thrapston) on your first night, and Barnwell for your second night. You’ll stay overnight at The Woolpack in Islip (just a few seconds walk from the river). You’ll be well looked after with a hearty breakfast, before setting off for your second day paddling, continuing downstream to Barnwell where you’ll stay overnight at the excellent Lower Farm B&B. At the end of your third day, we’ll pick you up from Fotheringhay and take you back to your start point at Rushden Lakes.
3 Days
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
26 miles (10, 8, 8)
Bed & Breakfast
Our newest multi day adventure which includes a wonderful stretch of river, with two nights accommodation at Barnwell in our narrowboat (Sammy), ideal for up to four people, including transport back at end of your trip, the all-important baggage transfer, as well as everything you need for a fabulous fry-up.
Lots More Pictures of our Camp Locations and Accommodation Options in The Photo Gallery
3 Days
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
16+ miles (8, 8, optional)
Comfy Camping Yurt, Tipi, Bell Tent
If you’re feeling fit, you might want to try this for size. Over 26+ miles of river to explore, 2 nights “comfy camping” and 3rd night in lovely guest house. This will definitely chill you out! Wonderful 4-day, 3-night experience. 26+ miles paddling in all, with comfy camping at Wadenhoe & Barnwell, followed by a final overnight stay at “Castle Farm Guest House” at Fotheringhay. Baggage Transfer all the way, and fab fry-ups. And new option of second night in our lovely Shepherd’s Hut, perfect for couples.
4 Days
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
26+ miles (15,3,8,optional)
Comfy Camping Yurt, Tipi, Bell Tent
Bed & Breakfast
Shepherds Hut
Fantastic 4-day Adventure, taking in 26+ miles of river. You’ll start out from our base at The Boathouse, Rushden Lakes, heading downstream to Islip/Thrapston for your first overnight stop at The Woolpack Inn. Then on day two, continue to Barnwell to stop at the fabulous Lower Farm B&B. Day three sees you continue downstream to Fotheringhay where you’ll stay at the beautiful Castle Farm Guest House, right by the river. The 4th and final day, you could simply choose to explore the river around Fotheringhay further with a paddle out and back, or simply take some pleasant walks around Fotheringhay, or even spend a long lunch in the excellent Falcon Pub, serving superb food & drink. Great accommodation, all our favourite backwaters, and plenty of pubs & tea rooms all help make this an incredible and unforgettable adventure on our beautiful River Nene.
4 Days
All-Adult Group
Adults with Children all aged 10 or over
26+ miles (10,8,8,optional)
Bed & Breakfast
