SUP Hire Bedford

Paddle Board Hire Hire from our Paddle board fleet and enjoy this popular water sport. We offer SUP hire (stand up paddleboards) on the river Great Ouse, from an hour through to a full day. Our r…

Hire available all week (April to October) at Kempston and Weekends in Bedford

SUP Hire in Bedford on the beautiful Embankment Area

Options: Choose from a range of paddleboards when booking, or we also have canoes and kayaks

What's Included

Craft
Buoyancy Aid
Basic Map
Dry Bag

We also have some back support for those with back problems

What else we can provide on request

Paddle Board Hire

Hire from our Paddle board fleet and enjoy this popular water sport. We offer SUP hire (stand up paddleboards) on the river Great Ouse, from an hour through to a full day.

Our rental includes a choice of board, paddle, buoyancy aid, and a dry bag.

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Popular Hire

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is the fastest-growing watersport in the world and it has been a great success in Bedfordshire with locals and visitors alike enjoying this new paddlesport. It is a fantastic way to see the river and enjoy paddling. It also provides a good workout for your muscles with legs, your core, and arms all involved in the paddling action. In the USA, Stand Up Paddleboarding is growing rapidly and also has a developing paddleboard and yoga community.

Paddle Board Lessons & Courses

Join a group SUP fun session with a qualified instructor for an introduction to paddle boarding. Paddleboarding is much easier than it looks; within 5-10 minutes, most people are making headway. Often people start by sitting, progress to their knees, and once they have their balance stand up and begin to paddle.

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Paddleboard Group Bookings, Parties & Information

You can book a SUP party for kids for a fun time playing on the river. If you would like more information on Stand Up Paddleboarding read our short guide here. If you have a large group of 10 or more adults please contact us to arrange and organise a booking. We have great facilities for groups at our Outdoor Centre base (next to the river).

Buy your own Stand Up Paddleboard

We have some SUP's for sale so you can try and buy your own stand up paddle board. Our kit includes inflatable SUP boards, SUP paddles, SUP leashes second hand and brand new.

Hire FAQ's

What's the difference between a kayak and a canoe?

If you're not sure of what each craft is, then read our guide here.

Are the trips guided?

There are no guides or instructors needed for hire. This is simply a hire where you paddle out and back to our launch point. We recommend our preferred route, however, you are free-range and able to explore the river.

What if it rains?

Unless you hear from us then your booking will run on the day agreed. Canoe Trail runs watersports, paddling, and adventurous activities throughout the year with people enjoying the river and our woodland campsite during the different seasons. On rare occasions (it only happens a couple of times a year) we may move or change your booking. This will be in freak weather conditions such as extremely high river flows in spate or during heavy storms with lightning. You can read our full FAQ here.

How does the booking process work?

We use a live booking system that will assign you the relevant craft and resources. Once you have confirmed your booking date, it is not then transferable and non-refundable in the same way you book an airline seat. Bookings are to be paid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable. There will be no refunds for early returns, poor weather, or non-usage as per our general terms & conditions.