Canoeing in Bedford River

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(231) · Boat rental & training in Bedford, United Kingdom
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Canoe Trail is a family run business offering canoe, kayak and stand up paddle board hire and tuition wild camping, woodland campsite.

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Jul 13, 2024
Canoe & Camping trip! Lovely staff on arrival, very quick briefing & off we went! Weather was perfect for the canoe trip both days! Scenery was lovely, Bedford town was surprisingly really nice. The…Full review by biddy18
Jul 2, 2024
Had a lesson this morning and wanted to express my thanks to the instructor and team at Canoe Trail. Excellent service throughout the booking, information required/given and the lesson itself. Picked…Full review by robert r
Jun 29, 2024
Great experience! Fantastic first-time visit! Welcoming staff, safety tips, and perfect for a sunny weekend. Highly recommend!Full review by Simon K
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Interested in the canoe and camp idea. However are you with a group? I would really want it to be just me and my …
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Interested in the canoe and camp idea. However are you with a group? I would really want it to be just me and my husband. Is private canoe and camping an option
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Hi, thanks for the question. Each woodland camping booking is a solo trip that is allocated to a campsite with a campfire and compostable loo. You will receive a briefing at the start of …
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Hi, thanks for the question. Each woodland camping booking is a solo trip that is allocated to a campsite with a campfire and compostable loo. You will receive a briefing at the start of your trip before you set off. Hope this helps.
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Answer by Gideon C · Apr 19, 2021
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Hi I have my own kayak, am I able to come and try the canoe trail for a day?
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Hi, Thanks for the question. If you want to solo trip on the river then check out British Canoeing licensing. We have an article about it on our blog. If you wanted a kayak camping trip …
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Hi, Thanks for the question. If you want to solo trip on the river then check out British Canoeing licensing. We have an article about it on our blog. If you wanted a kayak camping trip then please contact us via our website.
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Answer by Gideon C · Apr 19, 2021
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Do you provide equipment? I'd like to try stand up paddle boarding. Touring kayaking. Canoeing. & creek boat …
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Do you provide equipment? I'd like to try stand up paddle boarding. Touring kayaking. Canoeing. & creek boat paddling please. I have the 3 star white water bcu award so have some equipment but not boats or paddles. Do I need to have a bcu membership card to try these sports with you?
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Hi we had a great time and didn't need any qualifications.. give them a tryout won't be disappointed
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Id like to talk to someone about it. Is it suitable for 11 yr old girl who has t done it before? How much is it for the half day? …
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Id like to talk to someone about it. Is it suitable for 11 yr old girl who has t done it before? How much is it for the half day? Maybe her dad or mum would go too?
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Hi there. you can contact Rich and the team directly via their website. Type CanoeTrail Bedford into google and use the 'Contact us' section. They can discus costings with you as …
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Hi there. you can contact Rich and the team directly via their website. Type CanoeTrail Bedford into google and use the 'Contact us' section. They can discus costings with you as well. It would a great thing to do with the whole family and I would definitely recommend it to an 11 Year old. Especially in this current heat.
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Answer by Stephen C · Jun 17, 2017
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Does it matter if I’ve never paddled before?
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The majority of our customers haven’t paddled before and our routes are great for beginners. The stretch of river that we operate on the River Great Ouse is Grade...
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