Anneka Jones
The Dee (Lower), Llangollen to Ty Mawr
Not, The Severn, Newtown to Abermule Written by Clive Edwards Saturday 25th March 2023 “The river was choppy, full of small wavelets and...
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Trips Reports & News Stories
Here you'll find our recent news stories and fantastic members' trip reports. It's another way to get to know what PaddlePlus is all about and the people that make up our club. If you'd like to write a trip report of your own, please get in touch.
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Anneka Jones
Paddle to the Cafe
Written by Naomi and Nicia, September 2022 We had a great day yesterday paddling the Evan's Loop. Quite a few "firsts" for the group -...
Anneka Jones
Kilby nights
Written by Sarah, October 2022 Joined the family session this evening at Kilby for what I suspect will be my last evening SUP of the...
Dean Macken
Survey Action - Structured Learning
Firstly, thanks to everyone who completed the survey – you’re helping shape the club for it’s members. Although we’ve not had chance to...
Anneka Jones
ECHOOOO!!!
There is Light at the End of Saddington Tunnel The Grand Union Canal Sunday 13th March 2022 Simon’s story, interpreted by Mary Simon said...
Anneka Jones
There is light at the end of Saddington Tunnel!
At a very leisurely Sunday morning hour, we met up at Kilby Bridge and were chauffeured to the launch point where the Grand Union crosses...
Evans Loop to Bitsy’s The Grand Union Canal & River Soar
I was a little nervous to set out on the first trip I have organised, but all of the friendly faces gathered at LOPC definitely helped me...
Dean Macken
PaddlePlus Wye Camp 2021
By Jamie Crichton Much belated video of last years Wye camp, sincere apologies for the delay.
Dean Macken
Anna's trip from Lower Lydbrook - Aug 21
Sunday, 29th August 2021 Lower Lydbrook to Monmouth Rowing Club Written by Anna-Louise This was my first Wye Camp, and I enjoyed every...
Dean Macken
Alexia's trip from Lower Lydbrook - Aug 21
Sunday, 29th August 2021 My paddle from Lower Lydbrook to Monmouth Rowing Club Written by Alexia-Marie On Sunday at Wye Camp, I did the...
Dean Macken
Penny's trip from Lower Lydbrook - August 2021
Sunday, 29th August 2021 Wye Camp, Lower Lydbrook to Monmouth Rowing Club Sunday 29th August 2021, written by Penny Jones, aged 9 Hi, I’m...
Dean Macken
Elsbeth's trip from Lower Lydbrook - August 2021
Sunday, 29th August 2021 Wye Camp, Lower Lydbrook to Monmouth Rowing Club 29th August 2021, written by Elsbeth Magrath, age 6 I liked...
Dean Macken
Saddington Tunnel - August 2021
Tuesday, 17th August 2021 Saddington Tunnel, The Grand Union Canal, Leicestershire Written by Lizzie Olner Is there a light at the end...
Dean Macken
PaddlePlus and Kilby Bridge from a parent’s perspective
Tuesday, 27th April 2021 PaddlePlus and Kilby Bridge from a parent’s perspective Written by Kelly Barber On Tuesday night, I came along...
Dean Macken
Introduction to Paddling Session - May 2021
Thursday, 13th May 2021 Intro to Paddling Session Written by Heather Burns On Thursday 13th May after a torrential downpour, eight new...
Dean Macken
Three Aquaducts, Stratford - Sept 2020
Monday, 21st September 2020 Cast Iron & Contentment (Three Aqueducts, Stratford Canal) Written by Clive Edwards A quick look at the road...
Dean Macken
Barrow Figure of Eight - June 2020
Thursday, 18th June 2020 Written By Penny Jones, Aged 8 (With Help From Her Mum) This was my first time paddling with Whistler and...
Dean Macken
Evans Weir Loop - June 2020
Wednesday, 17th June 2020 Written by Clive Edwards After the long lockdown weeks of sunshine, the rain was welcome and water levels were...
Dean Macken
100 Mile Canoe Test 2018
Monday, 28th May 2018 Written by Duncan Jack (volunteer Water Marshal) The 56th annual 100 Miler in May 2018 was as rewarding and...
Dean Macken
Hot Potato Paddle
Sunday, 1st November 2009 Written By Steven Walker The day started out with everybody meeting at the centre at half 8 in the morning (on...
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