Water sports

Water sports

Sailing, rowing, punting, kayaking - our island nation has a long history of water sports

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Canoeing on the Wye

With the summer holidays well underway our thoughts are turning to how we can fill them with new and exciting activities! #GetOutside Champion, Eli Bishop, gives her tips on how to have the best canoeing adventures on the River Wye.

Five reasons to pick up a paddle

Need a new reason to GetOutside? Cat Webster gives us five great ones for why you should pick up a paddle and get out on the water.

Five reasons to try paddle sports

Whether it's canoeing, kayaking or jumping on a SUP, Bel Dixon gives us five great reasons to try paddle sports.

Drawing circles on Scottish sand

Annie Evans describes her Scottish Adventure.

Are you brave enough to try coasteering?

If you’re looking for a more action-packed, adrenaline-fuelled way to explore the Pembrokeshire Coast, why not dive in and experience coasteering?

Try Paddle Boarding in the New Forest National Park

Paddle boarding is commonly associated as a holiday activity abroad, but with our guide, you can find out how to paddle board right here in the UK, in the New Forest National Park.

Paddle Boarding through Britain's Canals

Lizzie Carr was the first person to paddle board the length of Britain's canals. Find out more about the route she took and learn how to find more SUP, kayak and canoe routes in OS Maps.