Itinerary
For our half-day canoe trip please check in with your guide at the starting location in Totnes. We will hand out buoyancy aids and dry bags for your belongings to take on the river, followed by a 15 mins safety briefing and how-to paddle instructions.
We will then get on the water and paddle for around 1.5 hrs with the tidal flow which helps us along gliding through the stunning landscape. We will start in Totnes and paddle either upriver towards Dartington or downriver past Sharpham estate and towards Stoke Gabriel. There is no rush and well will make sure that the paddle speed suits all of the group members. After 1.5hrs we will have our halfway break for about 30 mins by the side of the river with tea or coffee / hot chocolate provided. After the break, we will paddle back to the start which will take up to 1.5 hours. Our friendly guides will be with you the whole time happy to help and share some knowledge about the river.
Stop At:
• Stoke Gabriel, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, England
• Dart River, England
• Totnes, Totnes, Devon, England
• Dartington, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, England
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Paddle Devon, Steamer Quay Road Longmarsh, Car Park, Totnes TQ9 5AL, UK
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Guided Canoe Trip (Half Day)
4/9/2023 - 6/4/2025
4 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Well behaved Dogs allowed
Children over the age of 4 welcome
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 6 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Posted By : lucysW1913MF
We had an absolutely fantastic canoe trip with Nils from Paddle Devon. Me and the kids aged 10 and 14 did a half day tour from Totnes and enjoyed every second. Nils was super helpful and knowledgable and really great company too! We saw a seal and lots of different birds and stopped off at a pretty little village for ice cream. The perfect trip. Will be back. 10/10. Thanks Paddle Devon 🛶❤️✨
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Posted On : 2024-04-13
Posted By : hollycM89HT
Wonderful half day trip down the river, made even more special because we managed to spot 5 Seals! Highly recommend booking a trip with Paddle Devon.
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Posted On : 2023-10-08
Posted By : 824gabim
Really lovely experience paddling on the river with our guide Kerry. She explained everything clearly and made us feel confident, and she was great company. Definitely recommend this experience and we can’t wait to go again!
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Posted On : 2023-10-05
Posted By : Cjpdiver
Have done many trips with Paddle Devon and Nils. The trips are always professionally run and always great fun. I started white water Kayaking with Nils 2 years ago and was pretty apprehensive. Nils soon showed me the ropes and now we paddle bigger and bigger rivers. Love it!!!
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Posted On : 2023-10-01
Posted By : J2112DIrebeccas
As a couple we went on the estuary trip and had a lovely time! We felt very safe and relaxed in Nils' company. There was two other couples on the trip, so a very nice group size. On the trip we saw seals, herons and kingfishers, and more. We had a beautiful sunny day for it, and had a nice pit stop halfway. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-09-16
Posted By : X337KTlouisc
Booked this as an alternative to kayaking as I wasn't sure my 12 year old was up to it and so glad we did. Arrived at 9am for a short induction from the charismatic Nils, who led a group of 20 or so in five canoes on a serene trip up the Dart on a beautifully still, summer morning.
We saw kingfishers and plenty of other bird life, and were unlucky not to see seals.
The water was crisp and clear and many swam, before we pulled over for a mini-picnic with hot chocolate and ginger nut biscuits. Nils talked to everyone all the way, and the pace and atmosphere was perfect.
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Posted On : 2023-08-28
Posted By : helenw536
A really brilliant afternoon! Clear instructions of where to meet and what to bring. Nils led the group so well enabling a disabled participant and children in the group to all have a wonderful afternoon. We saw seals, a Kingfisher, and a Heron and the river was just lovely! Definitely recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-08-24
Posted By : W4564RGtimm
Absolutely fantastic experience, tailored to suit our group with a great guide. Can wholly recommend this experience. We’ll be back for more!!
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Posted On : 2023-08-10
Posted By : emmamI7820KO
We had a fantastic half day out with Nils and his team. The welcome and instruction at the start were friendly, clear and informative, so you already felt like you knew a bit before even getting into your kayak! Launch was easy from the end of the slip way, and then we were off! Along the most beautiful stretch of the river Dart. We saw egrets, heron, geese and a friendly seal. Nils is a fantastic guide and kept an eye on us at all times, whilst also letting us paddle our own canoe! He told us a bit about the local landmarks along the way. When we stopped for a picnic by the riverside at the Stoke Gabriel pontoon, it was very relaxing to look across the river and chat. We then paddled back, with a bit of wind and the paddle steamer just to add excitement along the way! Nils explained how to paddle into the wind and steer away from passing rowers. A wonderful experience in a beautiful place, with a professional and calm instructor and guide in Nils. We came away feeling more confident about paddling and having had a really lovely experience. If you are in or near Totnes, go and do this.
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Posted On : 2023-07-17
Posted By : S0ulDestroyer
A nice hour spent.
For confident boarders, I'd recommend going down stream (far more picturesque) as opposed to up stream towards the town. This is in part due to if you fall in under the bridge, there aren't as many people in the beer garden to watch your fall from grace...
Good times all round!
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Posted On : 2023-07-09
