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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
Sep 5, 20232 min read
#ShePaddles Weekender, Broadways Meadow, Barrow-upon-Soar
“Something for everyone, and never a dull moment.”
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Anneka Jones
Mar 27, 20235 min read
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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Anneka Jones
Oct 14, 20221 min read
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 -...
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Anneka Jones
Oct 14, 20221 min read
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...
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Anneka Jones
Mar 13, 20221 min read
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...
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Anneka Jones
Mar 13, 20222 min read
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...
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Dean Macken
Mar 9, 20224 min read
River Tees, The Rumour Tour (Cotherstone to Barnard Castle)
Saturday, 26th February 2022 Written by Clive Edwards The day started early and bright, 6.50am - the trailer and minibus were being...
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Dean Macken
Mar 8, 20222 min read
River Tees, Cotherstone to Barnard Castle
Written by Cian Murray, age 14 My report includes a Yay for Cian no swims! It was an early start to our Saturday, with a clear bright...
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Naomi Mitchell
Jan 22, 20222 min read
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...
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Dean Macken
Nov 14, 202111 min read
Tees Weekend - November 2021
Sunday, 14th November 2021 Tees Weekend – Scott’s brain dump :) Written by Scott Barber Grab your self a coffee and a pack of biscuits,...
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Dean Macken
Nov 14, 20213 min read
Tees Weekend, Awards - Nov 2021
Sunday, 14th November 2021 Tees Weekend - Clive's Awards Written by Clive Edwards Too much to write about to cover the weekend, could...
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Dean Macken
Oct 3, 20214 min read
Caving Trip down Giants Hole (16+) Oct 21
Sunday, 3rd October 2021 Our Epic Caving Experience Written by Ruth Horne-Turner As I was hauling my sodden-self up a spindly, dangling,...
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Dean Macken
Oct 1, 20212 min read
Darley Dale to Matlock - Oct 2021
Saturday, 2nd October 2021 Darley Dale Bridge to Matlock Written by Clive Edwards Thanks to Dean and Derek for doing the driving and...
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Dean Macken
Sep 27, 20212 min read
My climbing day at Stanage Edge - Sept 2020
Monday, 28th September 2020 My Climbing Day at Stanage Edge, Peak District Written by George Barber, aged 8 When I got up I was so...
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Dean Macken
Sep 20, 20216 min read
Anglesey Sea Kayaking - Sept 2020
Monday, 21st September 2020 Sea Kayaking, The Swellies (Menai Straight) Written by Anneka Jones Over the past couple of years Nath and I...
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Dean Macken
Aug 31, 20211 min read
PaddlePlus Wye Camp 2021
By Jamie Crichton Much belated video of last years Wye camp, sincere apologies for the delay.
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Dean Macken
Aug 30, 20212 min read
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...
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Dean Macken
Aug 30, 20213 min read
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...
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Dean Macken
Aug 30, 20213 min read
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...
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