Canoe Adventures on the River Dart Estuary

Guided river adventures in giant canoes

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Location address: The Quay - Follow signs into the village. By the Rivershack Cafe, Totnes
Chosen age group:

Ages: children 0 - 18 · adults 18+ years

Available tickets:
Adult Ticket £37.50 per sessionAdult or Child Ticket £37.50 per sessionChild Ticket £25 per session
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Canoe Adventures on the River Dart Estuary block mentored by Canoe Adventures
Canoe Adventures on the River Dart Estuary block mentored by Canoe Adventures
Canoe Adventures on the River Dart Estuary block mentored by Canoe Adventures
What we'll do
'The perfect day out', since 1999. Guided river adventures on one of Britain's most beautiful stretches of water, in giant canoes that are fun, safe, stable and inclusive to all ages and abilities. We mainly set out from the magnificent Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay, or Stoke Gabriel Quay, by the Rivershack Devon. These are the best places on the estuary to go from as you're straight out into the most magnificent stretches of the river, with access to the best pubs, remote spots for wildlife, swimming and getting away from it all. We can start from other places on the estuary with planning and a small charge for the additional logistics. Our trips are scheduled around the tide so timings are slightly different each day. Adventures last for 3.5 to 5 hours and we're not paddling all the time. In fact we spend as much time on the shore as we do on the water. We break the paddling up into 20-50 minute sections, with two decent breaks on the shore in between. And we start and end by the pub! 5 adult/teen paddlers or more? You can book your own private trip. Max group size 60 adults! 5 or fewer paddlers? Join one of our scheduled trips. We offer three types of scheduled trips in 2026 All Aboard Family Classics Paddle to the Pub and Home by Moonlight', and Nature Adventures And for kids, check our Riverschool Holiday Club - no adults required! We are available for private group bookings all year round. To enquire please email hello@canoeadventures.co.uk, call 07706 343744 or find our contact form on our website.
About your mentors
Canoe Adventures
Proper Adventures on the River Dart Estuary
We provide fun and rewarding outdoor education and adventure activities for children and adults on the River Dart estuary. We have unique BIG canoes that are very stable, safe and inclusive to all ages and abilities. Riverschool Holiday Club is an initiative of Canoe Adventures Ltd. We have been operating since 1999. We’re licenced by Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (HSE), Dart Harbour Authority, and are Ofsted Registered. (Reg no. 2731749)
Hal Gillmore
Guided river adventures in giant canoes
We deliver fun, accessible, guided river adventures in giant canoes on the River Dart estuary in Devon, England. We about having fun, together, in nature.
Book your own trip?
These adventures are open to private group bookings, which we can usually schedule to a time and date to suit you. You'll need 5+ adult/teen paddlers to make a group. To enquire please email hello@canoeadventures.co.uk, call 07706 343744 or find our contact form on our website.
Learning aims
Aim 1
Get out on the river together quickly, safely and confidently
Aim 3
Embrace river life; learning about the wildlife, history and nature returning.
Aim 5
Paddle home. Sleep well.
Aim 2
Have fun together, exploring this beautiful part of the world.
Aim 4
Chill on the shore; build a fire, get the kettle on, have a brew, picnic, catch some crabs, kids go feral, people relax. Be happy in this special place.
The Magic itinerary
Our trips are scheduled around the tide so timings are slightly different each day. Our adventures usually involve two decent stops, over 4-5 hours, so we're not paddling all the time. In fact we spend as much time on the shore as we do on the water. One village pub/cafe stop, normally at Stoke Gabriel, Dittisham or Tuckenhay, with toilets, bar and ice creams. (excl. Nature Adventures) One longer, ‘wild’ stop on the shore somewhere only accessible by boat. Here we have a picnic (bring your own), chill out, build a fire, have a brew (we provide), whatever is appropriate to the age and interests of the group. We watch the tide turn and once it is running in our favour we paddle back. ALL ages and abilities welcome. No prior experience needed. We break the paddling up into 20-50 minute sections, with decent breaks in between. We know how to keep your youngsters engaged all day, and how to keep things gentle for those of us who need to take it a bit more easy. Each canoe is skippered by fun, qualified skipper/guide with bushcraft and adventure experience and expert in providing good fun times for parties. Private group bookings - all our trips are available for booking by private groups. Min group size 5, Max 65! We have many more date options than are advertised here, and can start at other places around the estuary, including exclusively The Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay. Please message us directly to enquire.
Pricing information
Ticket nameAdult Ticket
Price£37.50
Ticket nameAdult or Child Ticket
Price£37.50
InformationChildren and Adults pay the same price for Evening adventures
Ticket nameChild Ticket
Price£25
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Where we'll be
The Quay - Follow signs into the village. By the Rivershack Cafe, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, England, TQ9 6RD
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Equipment
Safety
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
First Aid Kit

Please note

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Cancellation Policy
No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.