Canoe Trail

Welcome to Canoe Trail!

We are an award winning family run business offering canoe, kayak and SUP rental on the beautiful River Great Ouse. We have riverside woodland camping and provide low ropes, archery and bushcraft for corporate team building events. We also run a wide range of training courses for canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Experience the same sense of adventure further afield in the UK and overseas with our canoe trips.

Canoe, Kayak and SUP Rental

Build your half day or full day river trip on the River Great Ouse. We have all types of canoes, kayaks and SUPs available.

Half day paddling trips from Bromham to Bedford by canoe, kayak or SUP

Kempston Mill to Cardington Lock

You start at Kempston and paddle downstream through picturesque river meadows with lots of wildlife to see.

Price: from £35.00
Distance: 5 miles / 3 hrs
Category: Half Day Trips

Full Day Canoeing and Kayaking From Bromham to Great Barford

Kempston Mill to Great Barford

Price: from £49.00
Distance: 11 miles /6hrs
Category: Full Day Trips

Great Barford to St Neots

Price: from £45.00
Distance: 9 miles /6hrs
Category: Full Day Trips

Half Day Paddling Trips in Canoes and Kayaks from Bromham to Cardington

Bedford to Cardington Lock to Bedford

This is the perfect river journey to enjoy at a leisurely pace, giving you plenty of time to soak up the surroundings and stop for lunch.

Price: from £29.00
Distance: 4 miles / 2.5 hrs
Category: Half Day Trips

Bedford to Great Barford

Price: from £35.00
Distance: 11 miles /6hrs
Category: Full Day Trips

WOODLAND CAMPING

From overnight to 3 day canoe / kayak and camping adventures. We have everything you need from a choice of boats, tents, equipment and the beautiful Matchstick Wood. Tailor your paddle and camping experience today.

Canoe and camping options in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire

2 Days: Bedford to Matchstick Wood

A stunning paddle through the countryside on the Great River Ouse, with an overnight camp in Matchstick Wood.

Price: from £95.00
Category: Camping

2 Days: Bedford to Great Barford

Experience the best of the river and woodland camping. A longer day followed by a shorter one as a reward.

Price: from £95.00
Category: Camping

2 Days: Kempston Mill to St Neots

This is an adventure to test yourself on; 2 full days paddling with an overnight camp in the beautiful Matchstick Wood.

Price: from £105.00
Category: Camping

Two Day Paddling Adventure with Canoe and camp options in our Woodland Campsite

2 Days: Kempston to Bedford

An ideal adventure to start to push yourself on! English countryside with the stunning architecture of Bedford.

Price: from £95.00
Category: Camping

Two day canoe and camping trip in Bedfordshire

3 Days: Kempston Mill to Gt Barford

This is an adventure to remember! You will get to see some of the most stunning river and countryside England as to offer.

Price: from £109.00
Category: Camping

TEAM ACTIVITIES, TUITION AND MORE

Corporate Events

We cater for a wide range of team building day activities and packages, both on the water and on land at our private riverside woodland including zorbing, bushcraft, canoeing, kayaking, team challenges, low ropes, orienteering.

School Trips

Canoe Trail regularly works with local schools and youth groups to offer watersports activities, canoeing and kayaking. Working alongside our award winning social enterprise Inspired Life CIC we have engaged with over 32,000 young people.

Hen Party Enjoying Watersports in Bedford

Stag and Hen Parties

Stag and Hen parties with canoe trail are tailored to your exact needs and aims from simple half day paddles to multiday activities with our team. We can provide a wide range of options to make it the perfect event and celebration.

Tuition and Courses

People come to us for coaching and tuition because we are friendly, break it down into simple steps, offer progression from basic paddling to expert level and because we have great kit and stunning training locations.

Archery

Canoe Trail offers archery for beginners and groups in a number of different locations including our woodland area. Archery is an ancient skill and great fun for participants of all ages.