Join us for a frosty morning paddle, followed by hot chocolate!
As we come up to Christmas our Hot Chocolate paddles are a chance to have a break and get some exercise as you explore the River during this lovely time of year. The leaves have fallen, exposing a different view of the river bank and its inhabitants. Afterwards we will warm up with a hot chocolate and all the trimmings (or coffee if you would prefer). You can choose your craft; kayak, canoe, katakanu, although we do not recommend paddleboards for this session.
Please come prepared for your time on the water. We recommend casual, sporty clothing in layers so you can adjust to the weather. A fleece with waterproofs are great if you have them, if not we have some tops/trousers that you can borrow to wear over your clothes for the session. Please bring shoes that you do not mind getting wet and a change of clothes for 'just in case'.
Please bring any medication you may need and ensure staff are aware of this before the session starts.
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