LIMEHOUSE LOOP INCL. OLYMPIC PARK SAFARI 08/02/26
Quick details
CategorySafariDuration3 Hours +TypeCanalSkill levelIntermediateInfoFree for DPBClub members. Non-members £15.
Duration
3 HRS+
About
Join us to paddle a classic London SUP route. We’ll launch from Hackney Wick and paddle 10KM through 5 waterways – Lee Navigation, Bow Back Rivers, Limehouse Cut, Regent’s Canal and Hertford Union Canal.
8 lock portages along the way, with a coffee break at e5 Poplar Bakehouse, overlooking Canary Wharf.
This year’s Limehouse Loop Safari will be paddled the opposite direction to last year’s and take in the extra part to include the Olympic Park.
- For competent paddlers who are able to self rescue and fit to paddle 10KM with 8 lock portages.
- A relaxed and sociable SUP Safari. Planned, risk assessed and led by Paddle UK qualified Paddle Sport Leaders.
- You’ll need your own paddle board, paddle, pump, QR waist leash and buoyancy aid.
- Please wear quick drying clothing and bring a change of clothes and a towel.
- A dry bag with shoulder straps would also be a good idea and footwear for the lock portages.
- Water and snacks – we plan to stop for coffee/cake at e5 Poplar Bakehouse but in case we don’t make it that far, please eat breakfast and bring snacks to ensure you have the energy to paddle and portage!
- No specialist clothing is required. In warm weather, ordinary gym gear will be fine (shorts/leggings/T-shirt), with old trainers or water shoes that you don’t mind getting wet.
- In colder weather, a wetsuit or drysuit would be advisory. Water/windproof layers and a hat and gloves are always a good idea too.
Parking
Not recommended (nearest: St Marks Gate Car Park, E3 2NB, 10 min paddle away).
Public Transport
Hackney Wick Overground (5 min walk), connection from Stratford.
Please Note
Disclaimer – By booking onto the session you understand that accidents can happen without any contributory negligence from Dittons Paddle Boarding, members or its staff. Dittons Paddle Boarding can accept no responsibility for loss or damage to personal property or for personal injury not arising as a result of its own act or default. You are responsible for your own safety on all club paddles and must self assess if you are competent to take part, including the ability to Self Rescue. Dittons Paddle Boarding only set the meeting time and place.
