Category: River Guides

River Guides

Easy/IntroductionSuitable for first race experience. Limited experience in a WWR is necessary. Rapids are typically straightforward with easy rescue. IntermediateRivers requiring more understanding of whitewater and control of the WWR…
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Introductory/Easy Venues

Suitable for first race experience. Limited experience in a WWR is necessary. Rapids are typically straightforward with easy rescue.

Aire

Map reference for club site is SE120380, there is like a footbridge across the river below the road bridge and it also has a square blob next to the bridge.…
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Avon (Stratford)

The Avon race at Stratford is curently advertised as Grade 1/2. Well,that was true in the winter when we recced it, but come April it’s basically flat water with a…
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Dart

NEWBRIDGE (SX712708). Between Newbridge and Holne Bridge the Dart makes a large loop just over three miles long which gives this section its common name. It is a good grade…
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Dee

River Dee is one of the classic WWR division A races, the Serpents Tail and Town falls being the highlights. Downstream of the put in waves take you under a…
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Derwent (Howsham Mill)

A straightforward weir chute suitable for novices. The race is usually held in conjunction with a slalom. Water Levels: https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/station/9356?direction=u Webcam: Additional Information: https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/rivers/england/north-east/river-derwent-howsham-weir

Derwent (Matlock)

Matlock Whitewater Course This is a very popular regional race that provides a long but interesting course. The start is located adjacent to the car park of the Square and…
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Dove

A Regional Classic race run from from Tutbury to Marston Weir. In 2003 it took Peter Keron 10min 27sec, whilst the slowest junior completed the race in just over 20…
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Langham Farm

Small sprint/slalom course. Some simple rock groins and a slightly tricky turn through a bridge. Good vantage points across the whole course. Suitable for introductory races. River Levels: https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/station/3049?direction=u Webcam: