Canoe, kayak and paddleboarding routes

Our canals and rivers offer an unparalleled network of paddle friendly routes stretching for over 2,000 miles. Find your perfect paddle and get closer to the water with our selection of trails.

Liverpool to Goole coast to coast canoe trail
In 2019 we launched our first coast-to-coast canoe trail with a 162-mile relay. From Goole to Liverpool, the relays were completed over eight days. Now, you too can have a go at some or all of the trail.
Eldonian Village Hall
Wootton Rivers to Crofton canoe trail
Enjoy a rural paddle along the Kennet & Avon Canal finishing at Crofton Pumping Station, built over 150 years ago to pump water to the summit of the canal.
Honey Street to Wootton Rivers canoe trail
Enjoy a quiet paddle along a rural stretch of the Kennet & Avon Canal
Devizes to Honey Street canoe trail
Take a paddle along the Kennet & Avon Canal, finishing at the highest point of the whole canal
Canoeing on the Llangollen Canal
The Llangollen Canal is perfect for canoeing beginners, offering calm waters, scenic views, and a gentle introduction to canoeing in a beautiful setting

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Many of these routes have been put together by Paddle UK. You can find out more about these routes and others on their website.

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Last Edited: 19 March 2025

Canoe, kayak and paddleboarding routes

Liverpool to Goole coast to coast canoe trail

Wootton Rivers to Crofton canoe trail

Honey Street to Wootton Rivers canoe trail

Devizes to Honey Street canoe trail

Canoeing on the Llangollen Canal

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