There’s a reason why it’s become the world’s fastest-growing sport. Calming or exhilarating, you decide... Whether it’s a meditative mode of exploration or an epic adventure you’re after, paddle boarding on the Dart is unbeatable. Calming or exhilarating, you decide. There’s a reason why it’s become the world’s fastest-growing sport.
What to expect
Paddle boarding on the river is an all-age, all-level activity you can do with friends and family and is one of the best ways to spend a morning or afternoon in South Devon on our tranquil stretch of the river. Explore swimming holes up river towards Still Pool, or down river to the weir, jump in, swim, play on the rope swings, catch tiddlers or find a quiet shingle to stop and relax. You can even do some yoga on your board if you feel moved to but whatever you do, be prepared to be hooked after your first go!
Large 10 x 4ft paddleboards give both stability and manoeuvrability
Easy to learn and quick to master – stand up, kneel up, sit down, lie-down!
Our most popular outdoor water activity choice for teens
Great core fitness and full fully body workout
Buoyancy aids for all, so don’t worry if you’re not a swimmer
It’s likely you’ll fall in, so bring spares just in case
3 hours needed: including getting set up and to and from the river giving over 2 hours on the water
Wildlife viewing (Kingfishers), fish spotting, tiddler catching, rope-swinging, swimming
Find out why it’s everyone’s new favourite outdoor local activity
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