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Events Calendar

Welcome to our events calendar where we list social events, courses and trips we are running alongside our standard hire, paddle and camp trips which are available most days throughout the season. If you have a private trip or group in mind or can't find what you are looking for then please email us so we can help.

Monday. 15 September, 2025 - Sunday. 21 September, 2025
Week 38
Thursday. 18 September, 2025
6:00 pm

Paddle Fit Mind and Body SUP Well-being Session

Kempston Outdoor Centre

Transition Coaching & Canoe Trail are excited to partner up to create Relaxing SUP sessions, called Paddlefit Mind & Body,(not your standard SUP course!)

Where we lead others follow! We have been running SUP and Well being courses for over a decade, providing the stand up paddle board relaxation you asked for. And relax!

7:00 pm

Night paddle

Kempston Outdoor Centre

Enjoy a whole new paddling experience exploring the river at night. 

Our instructors will lead you on a night-time paddle for a special way to experience nature under the moonlit sky. Paddling on the river in the darkness heightens your senses, allowing you to hear and see wildlife. Hot chocolate provided to round off the perfect social event Night Paddle.

Sunday. 21 September, 2025
9:30 am

Learn to Kayak Intro to Kayaking 3 week course

Kempston Outdoor Centre

Join our Intro to kayaking course which will develpo your kayak skills whether a novice or someone with a bit more experience. We will cover simple self safety and rescue skills, how to paddle and chunks of theory.

It is 3 week kayaking learn to kayak  course is packed with theory and great practice led by expert professional coaches from Kempston Outdoor Centre in Bedfordshire.

This is a great course to expand your paddlesports knowledge and progress towards longer journeys, overnight camps and even white water. Lock in the foundations of kayaking and paddlesport today.

we have over 300 craft on site with a range of kayak options.

 

We Value Relationships

Sophie (Fun 4 Young People)
5 stars

We have used Canoe Trail for many years. Run by fantastic people with some great activities on offer. Highly recommend.

Michael (Goldington Academy)
5 stars

Regularly use Canoe Trail for DofE and our School outdoor adventure trips. Professional to deal with and an amazing team of instructors.

Gemma
5 stars

Highly recommend Canoe Trail whether you’re looking to improve your paddling or just a fun family day out on one of the river trails.

Matthew
5 stars

Just returned from a week in Scotland with Canoe Trail. It was one of the best organised trips I have done. The team were awesome, great instruction with loads of patience for those new to paddling.