Nature Adventures on the Dart Estuary

Wildlife highlights throughout the seasons

Your mentors

Canoe AdventuresCanoe Adventures

Proper Adventures on the River Dart Estuary

Hal GillmoreHal Gillmore

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The Quay, by The River Shack Devon, Totnes

Ages: children 12 - 18 · adults 18+ years

One place £37.50 per session

Next date: Tuesday 16th Jun, 18:00 – 22:00

Nature Adventures on the Dart Estuary block mentored by Canoe Adventures

What we'll do

Experience the seasonal nature highlights of the River Dart estuary, from our giant canoes. You'll have the best view with local guides who know the river better than anyone. Scheduled to coincide with some of the seasonal highlights, no trip will be the same. You can experience the changing character and wildlife of the estuary throughout the seasons. Paddling is easy, inclusive and accessible to all in our big, stable canoes. As with all our adventures, we will have time to stop on the shore to chill and enjoy a brew around a fire. Bring a picnic if you like! For evening trips this will likely be over dusk, so we paddle home under moonlight. Magical. Explore nature in recovery! The River Dart area is establishing a national reputation of nature recovery and rewilding. The Dart estuary ebbs and flows within a stunning landscape of rewilding, reforestation, traditional farming and saltmarsh restoration, including the famous Sharpham Estate. Our guides will be able to point out some of these positive changes underway. NB There are no guarantees when looking for wildlife, but we hope for these to include migratory shellducks in full feather, egret mating rituals, seals bottling in the summer high tide, ospreys on their stopover on their way south, starling murmurations and maybe kingfishers under the boughs of the oaks trees in their autumn colour.

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

River adventurer & Guide

I've been at this for a million years.

Booking your kids?

Please note we may be sitting a little bit longer than on our usual adventures, and you''ll need to be able to sit still to see and hear the magic nature of the river. We suggest 12 as youngest age but we are not strict about that, so long as everyone can sit still and respect the experience for others on the trip. Also, if booking children, please note the late return on some of our evening trips, especially in mid-summer. We do loads of really great kids and family trips, and we regularly see great wildlife on those such as seals, fish, crabs, and the bigger birds. And we spend more time exploring the shore. So those are likely to be more suitable for your younger and more excitable crew!

Learning aims

Aim 1

Discover some of the most beautiful locations on the River Dart.

Aim 2

Spot the birds, seals and other wildlife and learn how these change throughout the year.

Aim 3

Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of the River Dart estuary with its changing tides, light and sound.

Pricing information

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Price£37.50

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Where we'll be

The Quay, by The River Shack Devon, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, England, TQ9 6RD

WHAT’S PROVIDED

Drinks

Snacks

Equipment

Safety

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

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

Refunds are not generally available, but may be considered with sufficient notice.

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.