2hr / 3hr / Half / Full Adventures
Ready for your next adventure?
Join us for a relaxed paddle exploring the beautiful waterways of Nottinghamshire and beyond.
These adventures are designed for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a gentle paddle or a longer day on the water, you can go at your own pace and enjoy the journey. Our day trips typically last between 2 and 8 hours, depending on the location and time of year.
Is this for me?
Absolutely. Our day paddles are suitable for all levels—from those new to paddling and looking for a relaxed “pootle,” to more experienced paddlers keen to cover distance and take in the scenery.
Everyone is welcome, and no one gets left behind. We paddle as a group, with plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings along the way.
Our friendly instructors are with you on the water throughout, offering support, guidance, and a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Over 18s only
Looking for something bigger?
Have a look at our day and weekend adventures and our paddle holidays
Home Waters Weekend Adventure Club
Are you ready for your next adventure?
Join us for our 2-hour River or Canal Adventure Paddle our weekly weekend escape on the water.
This adventure is suitable for all paddlers. Everyone goes at a pace that feels comfortable, so you can relax and enjoy the journey.
We’ll paddle along the River Trent towards Cranfleet or along the Beeston Canal, choosing the route that best suits the weather.
And if you’re free after the paddle, why not join us in the café for coffee and a catch-up? It’s the perfect way to round off a morning on the water.
When
Every Saturday and Sunday 10:00am - 12:00pm from Beeston Heritage Centre
FULL DAY ADVENTURE
BEESTON to NEWARK | 45KM DOWN THE TRENT
Saturday 26th September
7am Launch
We’re heading back out onto one of our favourite big days on the water, following the iconic Race to the Castle route, but with a little bit extra this time, as we’ll be starting all the way up at Beeston.
From Beeston, we’ll follow the River Trent through the locks and all the way down to Newark Castle, covering approximately 45km.
We’ll have two groups heading out, with the aim of spreading paddlers according to pace and experience, plus a lunch stop at Gunthorpe Lock, approximately halfway through the adventure.
This is a long-distance paddle, so for the full Beeston to Newark route, you’ll want to be comfortable maintaining a minimum actual paddling speed of 5.5km per hour on flat water. (That’s your own paddling speed, before we take the flow of the river into account)
You’ll also need to be happy spending around 6–10 hours on your board, depending on your paddling speed, the conditions and our stops along the way.
Not sure if the full 45km is for you?
Not sure of your paddling speed or whether you’re quite ready for a full day on the water?
Drop me a note and we can make a plan.
We’ll also have a group heading from Beeston down to Gunthorpe, giving you the chance to join us for a shorter version of the adventure, enjoy a good few hours on the water and get a taste of the route without committing to the full 45km.
So whether you’re ready to go all the way to the castle, or fancy joining us for the shorter adventure, there’s a way to be part of it.
Beeston → Gunthorpe → Newark Castle.
One river. One big Saturday adventure.