Women's Paddleboard - SUP Packing Weekends
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Location: Bath & the Cotswolds
Dates: July to September 2025 Group Size: Maximum of 8 per group Price: Starting from £245 Ability: Intermediate Private Groups: Please email us at [email protected] |
Is this for you?
"If you love the outdoors, paddling, adventure & you're ready to try something different with a fun, relaxed group of people... this is definitely for you! |
This is a unique paddling adventure in the UK with 43km of stunning southern Cotswold waterways. Starting in Bath you'll paddle out of the city on the historic Kennet and Avon Canal. You'll glide over the River Avon twice on the Dundas and Avoncliffe Georgian aqueducts to an overnight camp near Bradford on Avon.
Day 2 you'll return along the River Avon rich with wildlife including otters, beavers and kingfishers. The grand finale of your adventure is the final section into Bath, you'll paddle beneath historic bridges including the iconic Pulteney Bridge above the weir, from here you'll cruise through central Bath enjoying the historic city views before hitting the jetty. During your SUP adventure you'll have the opportunity to tackle portages, weirs and fun water races with your qualified white water coach on hand to help further develop your skill, confidence and reading of more technical sections of water.
This is a social adventure, with sections of serene water in a lush green valley providing an escape from the pace of life. With cafe and pub stops along the way, this weekend will feel like a holiday from life! We take all the hassle out of the equipment providing you with touring boards, PFDs and your overnight expedition equipment including Firepot evening meal and breakfasts.
Day 2 you'll return along the River Avon rich with wildlife including otters, beavers and kingfishers. The grand finale of your adventure is the final section into Bath, you'll paddle beneath historic bridges including the iconic Pulteney Bridge above the weir, from here you'll cruise through central Bath enjoying the historic city views before hitting the jetty. During your SUP adventure you'll have the opportunity to tackle portages, weirs and fun water races with your qualified white water coach on hand to help further develop your skill, confidence and reading of more technical sections of water.
This is a social adventure, with sections of serene water in a lush green valley providing an escape from the pace of life. With cafe and pub stops along the way, this weekend will feel like a holiday from life! We take all the hassle out of the equipment providing you with touring boards, PFDs and your overnight expedition equipment including Firepot evening meal and breakfasts.
Adventure by SUP, what you need to know?
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WHAT LEVEL OF SUP SKILL IS REQUIRED?
This SUP weekend is specifically designed for paddlers with prior experience. Due to the challenging nature of covering 43km in just two days, it is not suitable for complete beginners. If you have never been on a board before, we recommend that you undertake one or both of our day SUP sessions before booking this trip.
Over two days, you will journey through some of the UK's most scenic waterways, supported by expert guidance and coaching. We provide top-quality gear to ensure your experience is as rewarding as possible. Join us to enhance your paddling skills in a supportive and breathtaking environment. How fit do i need to be?
You'll need a good level of fitness for this trip with 6-8 hours of paddling each day. Day 1 is a 20km paddle and day 2 is approximately 23km.
You'll be carrying your overnight kit in a dry bag on your board which does add to the weight when portaging your board. what about all the kit required?
The majority of the equipment required for your weekend is provided by us. If you need to purchase any outdoor equipment prior to the weekend 'Bath Outdoors' bike, outdoor & watersports shop where we start/finish provide a 10% discount and are happy to advise on your requirements. They will ship to you or you can pick up on arrival for your adventure.
It’s worth considering that the more you bring, the heavier and bulkier your kit and harder it will be to portage (carry around locks and other obstacles). The key is finding the balance between comfort and necessity. Please check the weather forecast for Bath close to your departure to help with your packing! We provide:
am i going to enjoy this?
This is a sociable weekend adventure, which is what SUP packing is all about. Throughout the weekend if you have a question, ask it... there will always be somebody else in the group thinking the same thing! Over the weekend you'll paddle through stunning water and countryside with stops on route for refreshment. Learn new skills, there is always plenty to laugh about, challenge yourself and enjoy each others company. All in a relaxed, sociable environment, what the outdoors is all about!
Washing, changing and toilet facilities - There are no showers at the bivvy site but there are toilets available with a changing facility for washing. |
Brilliant trip from start to finish. Weather was amazing, our guide was brilliant and really helped me to develop my paddle technique over the weekend. The route was stunning, saw so many kingfishers and loved learning how to camp with a bivvi tarp! |
Kit & EquipmentWe provide most of the kit you'll need, you start/finish your adventure at a specialist bike, outdoor & watersports shop in Bath if you want to buy some shiny new kit. You can contact the team at Bath Outdoors if you have any questions over the kit list.
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Route InformationThis is a must paddle route in the UK. The Kennet & Avon Canal, River Avon, 2 Aqueducts, Tunnels, Weirs, Wildlife, Pubs, Cafes, with a grand finale finish paddling through the centre of Bath under Pulteney Bridge...
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Private Bivvy SiteOur private bivvy site is nestled in a paddock with rabbits and swallows for company, with a waterside pub only minutes on foot.
Our site gets the sun late into the evening allowing you to stretch out & relive the day's adventure over dinner & a hot brew or 2. |
2025 Dates- 31 May / 1 June - FULLY BOOKED
- 26/27 July - 6 SPOTS LEFT - 9/10 August - September Dates - To be confirmed To book your adventure use our booking calendar to sign up. Once you have booked we will send you a booking confirmation with all of the information you need for your adventure. If you have any questions please feel free to ask! If you would like to book for a private group please email us at [email protected] |
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Adventure Itinerary
Day 18 to 9am - Meet at Bath Outdoors
10am - Start your SUP adventure 1pm - Stop for lunch 5-6pm - Arrive at camp |
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Day 27-8am - Rise & Shine Brekky Time
9am - Get your paddle on 10am - Cafe stop 1pm - Stop for lunch 4pm - Finish at Bath Outdoors |
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If you have any questions, please let us know
Our start/finish point is located at bathoutdoors.co.uk in central Bath. We're a 10 minute walk from the Bus and Bath Spa Train Station. There are park and ride facilities in Bath and overnight private car parks. There are no parking facilities at Bath Outdoors but if you need to drop off / pick up that isn't a problem.
Meeting Location Address:
Bath Outdoors
Unit 8
Broadway Court
Miles Street
Bath
BA2 4HX
Meeting Location Address:
Bath Outdoors
Unit 8
Broadway Court
Miles Street
Bath
BA2 4HX
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