places to kayak in the South-West of England

Kayaking in the South-West of England

Big waves, warm weather and gnarled coastlines are the signatures of the South-West, which makes it a top spot for sit-on kayaking.

Where to Kayak : South West

Below is a list of places to kayak in the South-West of England that have been submitted by other readers. For more information on any location simply click on the title.
	River Erme Estuary, South Devon A fantastic paddle up an unspoilt estuary which narrows to a beautiful tree-lined river.
	River teign Tidal river with beautiful views with tidal parts to play on. With easy acess points and areas to explore, a very nice paddle
	Talland Bay Small remote rocky beach with a cafe and a fairly large hotel.
	River Brue, Westhay, Nr. Glastonbury Several good places to enter. An easy one is at Westhay on the road to Wedmore from Glastonbury. Enter BA6 then search for it on any Maps site. Opposite the 'Bird in Hand' pub.
	Exeter Canal - Quay/Basin Area Very calm in all types of weather, mainly countryside along the route. Gentle paddle excellent for beginners with a footpath and easy and plenty stop points on this short paddle.
	Charmouth Picks up good surf and never crowded. Nice paddle to Lyme Regis for a cream tea.
	studland to swanage start on the beach, paddle through the popular bay toward and round the famous 'old harry's rocks...along the rockface for a mile or so, and into the suntrap of swanage bay. coming round into swanage
	Loe Beach Loe Beach is a sheltered beach within the Falmouth area (Carrick Roads).It offers access to the numerous inlets and estuaries within this large area of water.
	Lamorna cove tiny little harbour on the south coast of cornwall. steep cliffs, clear water and plenty of wildlife around.
	praa sands 1 mile golden beach. to the left is Rinsey head, steep granite cliffs peppered with caves, crystal clear water and secluded beaches, to the right rocky outcrops with inlets to explore. seals are regul
	Harlyn Bay Sheltered beach with good surf and interesting spots for day touring / exploring.
	Padstow Huge tidal estuary providing ever changing conditions and scenery.
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