You can hire canoes, kayaks, & Stand Up Paddleboards when booking any of the trips below. Canoe Trail launches from two locations, Bedford Embankment and Kempston. Choose from a short paddle for a relaxed family activity or put your skills to the test with a full-day hire. These River Great Ouse routes are easy to paddle making it a relaxing time on the water. No experience is required and these are self-guided. We provide basic bankside tuition, paddles, buoyancy aids, and also potentially other equipment needed including dry bags and a basic map.