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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
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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Dean Macken
Mar 31, 20222 min read
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...
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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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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 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
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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Dean Macken
Aug 30, 20211 min read
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...
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Dean Macken
Dec 16, 20193 min read
River Tees - December 2019
Monday, 16th December 2019 River Tees Written By Jamie Crichton In Clive's absence I thought I'd pop in a trip report or at least my...
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Dean Macken
Nov 8, 20194 min read
Tyne Tour - November 2019
Friday, 8th November 2019 Tyne Tour - November 2019 Written By Clive Edwards Saturday 2nd November 2019 was the start of the Tyne Tour...
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Dean Macken
Sep 1, 20194 min read
White Water Training, Matlock - Sept '19
Sunday, 1st September 2019 White Water Training, River Derwent, Matlock Written By Clive Edwards The day started chilly but with enough...
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Dean Macken
Mar 28, 20192 min read
The Dee - March 2019
Thursday, 28th March 2019 The Dee Written By Niamh Macken, Age 13 We had a large mixed ability group and low river levels, but also...
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Dean Macken
Nov 2, 20184 min read
Tyne Tour - November 2018
Sunday, 2nd December 2018 Tyne Tour 2018 Written By Lucy Stone I have a confession to make… I am a Tyne Tour “virgin”. So this year I...
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Dean Macken
Sep 15, 20182 min read
Jackfield Rapids - 2018
Sunday, 16th September 2018 Jackfield Rapids, Moving Water Intro Session 1 By Unknown Author Loaded with boats and kit we left Leicester...
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Dean Macken
May 17, 20184 min read
Scotland - Easter 2019
Saturday, 18th May 2019 Scotland, Easter 2019 Written By Sean Payne So, to set the scene… we are stood beneath beautiful snow-capped...
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Dean Macken
Dec 1, 20063 min read
Border Esk & The Lune - Dec 2006
December 2006 Scottish Borders Weekend, Border Esk & The Lune Written By Stuart Malcolmson After an initial interest from a large number...
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