Category: Easy/Introduction

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

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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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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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

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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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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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:

Suitable for beginners, simple rapids and small falls.

The Irwell at Burrs is a good introductory race, with full bank access. The nearby Mersey follows it up as a training venue with slighty easier water but a longer…
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The Mersey is a useful training river, as it carries a reasonable flow at almost all times, and there are no access difficulties. For introducing novices, it makes a good…
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