Greenway National Trust Special

Paddle in Giant Canoes to Greenway NT

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Location address: The River Shack, Devon, Totnes
Chosen age group:

Ages: children 1 - 18 · adults 18+ years

Available tickets:
Adult ticket £37.50 per sessionChild ticket £27.50 per session
Next date: Wednesday 26th Aug,
Greenway National Trust Special block mentored by Canoe Adventures
Greenway National Trust Special block mentored by Canoe Adventures
Greenway National Trust Special block mentored by Canoe Adventures
Greenway National Trust Special block mentored by Canoe Adventures
Greenway National Trust Special block mentored by Canoe Adventures
Greenway National Trust Special block mentored by Canoe Adventures
Greenway National Trust Special block mentored by Canoe Adventures
Greenway National Trust Special block mentored by Canoe Adventures
Greenway National Trust Special block mentored by Canoe Adventures
Greenway National Trust Special block mentored by Canoe Adventures
Greenway National Trust Special block mentored by Canoe Adventures
Greenway National Trust Special block mentored by Canoe Adventures
What we'll do
We will meet in Stoke Gabriel and paddle down river with the tide to Greenway, once home to Agatha Christie, and famous sailors before that. We'll spend about an hour at Greenway before we make our way back on the incoming tide, observing the estuarine wildlife in action as the tide begins to cover the mud flats and the feeding frenzy begins. Very likely we will be seeing seals, curlews, cormorants, osyer catchers, egrets and herons, and mullet cutting through the shallow water. You might want to bring a picnic you can have at Greenway or if we make a stop on the shore. Paddling is easy for everyone in big, stable canoes, 6-12 people in each. No prior experience needed! Each canoe is skippered by fun, qualified skipper/guide with bushcraft and adventure experience and expert in providing good fun times for parties. Think of your Canoe Adventure as a whole day out. A proper adventure. This adventure is new for 2026 and part of our special arrangement with the National Trust to make Greenway more accessible and enable visitors to Greenway to experience more of the wilder estuary upstream of the house. We meet at the Quay, Stoke Gabriel, by the Riverschack Devon, where there is parking, cafe, toilets, and bus stop 5minute walk away. We allow 15-20 minutes for welcome and introductions, getting kitted up, safety brief and paddle instruction.
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1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
More information available on request
Contact the Mentor to discuss your specific needs regarding this list item.
Please note:
It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the the measures provided above. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.
About your mentor
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)
What else do you need to know?
Come dressed for a day outdoors. Sturdy footwear that can handle a bit of wet and mud, and nothing too precious. Little ones are very likely to come home muddy and smelling of woodsmoke! Bring a good supply of snacks and/or a picnic. You'll need a water bottle each, sun hat, suncream, warm layers, waterproofs. Swimming things (but we can't guarantee swimming). Everything you need for all weathers in Devon!
Learning aims
Aim 1
Learn how to paddle a giant canoe!
Aim 2
Visit Greenway and learn about its famous residents, including Agatha Christie.
Aim 3
Spot wildlife, learn about tides and rivers and the amazing creatures that live here.
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.
Pricing information
Ticket nameAdult ticket
Price£37.50
Ticket nameChild ticket
Price£27.50
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Where we'll be
The River Shack, Devon, The Quay, Totnes, England, TQ9 6RD
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Equipment
Safety
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.We need a minimum number of 6 adults or paddling teens to operate our canoes safely. We need to know numbers and approximate ages of all under 18s.

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.