Stand up Paddleboarding on the beautiful Thames at Richmond

5.0
(11 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join our small group paddleboard (SUP) experience, and paddle on one of the most beautiful and safest stretches of the Thames, accompanied by one of our friendly and fully qualified coaches.

Perfect for complete beginners, improvers looking to move to the next level, or experienced paddlers wanting to hone their paddle technique. There's no pressure and no judgement!

Who is this for?
Our lessons are open to paddlers of all abilities, from complete beginners, to those who have paddled many times before - we guarantee that everyone will learn something new and leave with a smile on their face - and a photo or two taken by our instructors!
Children over 14 are welcome if they are accompanied on the water by a parent or legal guardian.

Where will I paddle?
You will be paddling round the hidden islands at Richmond and then upstream past historic Richmond Bridge towards Eel Pie Island and Teddington, with stunning views of open countryside and Richmond Hill.

What's Included

You will be using our paddleboard and paddle. Buoyancy aids are provided and are compulsory on all our sessions.
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the arch under Richmond Bridge right next to the boathouses. Richmond train station 10 mins walk, bus station 5 mins. Nearest parking in Friars Lane, 5 mins walk away, or on Richmond Green. Traffic can be heavy at weekends, pls leave plenty of time! https://goo.gl/maps/EpVXiSxtPRk92Y2z5

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

After we have kitted you out, we will provide a safety briefing and some land-based training on the riverbank near Richmond Bridge. This typically takes 15-20 minutes depending on group size, and is part of the overall session time.
We will then head out onto the river, either upstream towards Eel Pie Island and Teddington or downstream towards Richmond Lock, Isleworth, Kew Gardens and Chiswick, depending on the tide. We will return to our launch point at the end of the session.

*You can expect to be paddling on the water for 90-105 minutes
*The distance actually covered will depend on wind and tide conditions on the day.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You do not need to be a proficient swimmer, but should be comfortable with falling into water while wearing a buoyancy aid.
Supplied by Paddle Richmond

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Stand Up Paddleboarding
On the Water
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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