The Bude Canoe Experience has changed! We are now paddling the mighty River Torridge near Bideford The River Torridge – Wild & Natural In the Heart of The North Devon Biosphere
The Bideford Canoe Experience is great fun, paddling open canoes on the gorgeous River Torridge, Bideford, North Devon.
No experience or special clothing required. All equipment provided along with your fully qualified guide.
You will learn the basics of canoe paddling and head off on a canoe journey to explore, see wildlife, and practice a variety of canoeing skills.
The Torridge has a terrific amount of wildlife and interesting history.
You will see the stunning countryside from a new and exciting perspective.
Common sights include jumping fish, Heron, Kingfisher, Curlew, Cormorant, Sandpipers, Ducks, Geese, Dragon fly, and if you are really lucky maybe Tarka The Otter himself!
Additional information:- The experience is about 3 hours with at least 2 hours on the water, suitable for anyone aged 13 or over and is relatively fit. All under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent / legal guardian. We paddle tandem canoes so please book in pairs. Sometimes there is an opportunity for a person to paddle with the guide (please enquire). This experience is not suitable for dogs. You will be guided by Paul Clark who has been running award winning guided canoe trips for more than 10 years. Due to the tides there are only 1/2 dozen of these unique experiences each year between May and August.
Had a lovely afternoon canoeing with Paul. Having never sat in a canoe before, Paul was patient and informative. Learnt so much out on the river and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Would definitely recommend and would definitely go again.
Had a lovely afternoon canoeing with Paul. Having never sat in a canoe before, Paul was patient and informative. Learnt so much out on the river and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Would definitely recommend and would definitely go again.
We had a fantastic day at Bude Canoe Experience. We booked the full tour all the way to the end of the Bude canal past the weir and up the river (Strat?). Paul is a fantastic guide who makes the tour interesting and fun. He obviously knows the area well and is hugely qualified. We didn't realise there were so many different strokes we could use! We'll definately be going out with Paul again. This is one of the best activities to be had in Bude.
We had a fantastic day at Bude Canoe Experience. We booked the full tour all the way to the end of the Bude canal past the weir and up the river (Strat?). Paul is a fantastic guide who makes the tour interesting and fun. He obviously knows the area well and is hugely qualified. We didn't realise there were so many different strokes we could use! We'll definately be going out with Paul again. This is one of the best activities to be had in Bude.
A really good experience! Paul is a great instructor - patient and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed exploring the canal by canoe and experiencing the sights and wildlife from water level. Highly recommended.
A really good experience! Paul is a great instructor - patient and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed exploring the canal by canoe and experiencing the sights and wildlife from water level. Highly recommended.
My fiance and I really enjoyed our time on the canal with Paul. We've rented Canoes and Kayaks before but have never had a guide to show us what to do. Paul took us through everything we needed to know and gave us really helpful tips which will helps us with future trips. We managed to pass (second time lucky) the tasks set by Paul and saw all three locks on the Bude canal (I think usually you see 1 or 2). The stretch of canal was beautiful and we really lucked out with the weather. All in all, we would really recommend the 2 hour trip and hope to visit Bude again soon.
My fiance and I really enjoyed our time on the canal with Paul. We've rented Canoes and Kayaks before but have never had a guide to show us what to do. Paul took us through everything we needed to know and gave us really helpful tips which will helps us with future trips. We managed to pass (second time lucky) the tasks set by Paul and saw all three locks on the Bude canal (I think usually you see 1 or 2). The stretch of canal was beautiful and we really lucked out with the weather. All in all, we would really recommend the 2 hour trip and hope to visit Bude again soon.
Paul is an excellent teacher! With no experience of canoeing whatsoever, I happened to try canoeing with him. It was a great experience and a lot of learning. He kept on giving us lessons throughout the session which was quite helpful. He also has a few tricks up his sleeve to make your session a lot of fun. The gear was top class and professional. Definitely recommend Bude Canoe Experience!
Paul is an excellent teacher! With no experience of canoeing whatsoever, I happened to try canoeing with him. It was a great experience and a lot of learning. He kept on giving us lessons throughout the session which was quite helpful. He also has a few tricks up his sleeve to make your session a lot of fun. The gear was top class and professional. Definitely recommend Bude Canoe Experience!
