Full day guided SUP adventure on rivers and canals
Reconnect with nature in a beautiful tranquil setting
Learn new SUP skills and build confidence on the board
Guided experience with SUP instructor
Stand up paddleboard, paddle and dry bags provided
Wild swimming is encouraged!
Accessible by train and public transport
Meet new friends - 95% of our guests join solo
Bath SUP Adventure
Join Gutsy Girls for our exclusive women-only SUP adventure in Bath. A full day stand up paddling on the Avon River, Kennet and Avon Canals, weaving through beautiful countryside and paddling across two aqueducts too!
This is a full day paddleboarding, created for those who’ve paddled a few times before. It’s an excellent opportunity build your confidence on the board and cover longer distance in a super fun and welcoming environment.
Our SUP Day Adventures are a great escape from the business of everyday life. A chance to reconnect with nature, meet new friends and explore stunning waterways, rivers, lakes and coastlines. This adventure is a full day of paddling - meandering through the countryside and maybe having a little wild swim too.
If you’ve never SUPed before, we ask you to please have a lesson before joining our longer day paddles.
THE PADDLE
We start our paddle on the only remaining section of Somerset Coal Canal, before joining the Kennet and Avon Canal and paddling across the Dundas Aqueduct. It’s said to be one of the most picturesque canals in the country, surrounded by lush green landscapes and we can slow down and relax in nature!
We’ll have a break for lunch, rafting our boards together for a floating picnic* and if there’s a spot for us in the pub garden we can have a little drink too!
After lunch and an opportunity for a wild swim, we’ll continue our paddle back to the starting point on the River Avon.
This unspoilt stretch of river is a tranquil spot, with plenty of kingfisher dragonflies buzzing in the reeds! We’ll portage across two weirs and finally paddle under the Dundas Aqueduct - taking us back to our starting point. We’ll paddle for 5-6 hours, paddling at a comfortable and relaxed pace to take in the beautiful scenery.
SUP EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
We’ll paddle for 5-6 hours, paddling at a comfortable and relaxed pace to take in the beautiful scenery.
Basic paddleboarding skills are required, so please join us after you’ve had a lesson or two, and feel confident paddling 10km.
LOCATION
We’ve chosen Bath and the Cotswolds for its stunning landscapes, historical sights and it’s super accessibility via public transport!
Our meeting point for this adventure is just outside Bath, a spot with pay and display parking.
It’s a 15 minute taxi ride from Bath Spa train station.
Come solo!
Gutsy Girls creates fun, friendly and welcoming spaces for all women to connect in nature!
We know first hand how hard it can be to organise things with friends with busy schedules, or maybe your friends aren’t into the same activities as you!
We encourage everyone join us solo to meet new friends. Over 90 % of our attendees come on their own!
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STARTING TIME 10:00 AM
END TIME BY 4:30PM
The Angelfish Cafe,
Canal Visitor Centre,
Brassknocker Hill,
Monkton Combe,
Bath
BA2 7JD
We’ll do a loop, ending back at the starting point after 5-6 hours of paddling. We will keep the end time flexible so we can ensure a good day of adventure!
DRIVING
There is parking onsite for £6.50 a day.
TRAVELLING FROM LONDON / BY TRAIN
Catch the train to Bath, then it’s a 15 minutes in a car/taxi, around £10-15 in an Uber.
We will create a WhatsApp group before the day in case you want to travel together.
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You must have previous paddleboarding experience before joining us.
We will be paddling for 5-6 hours, covering up to 10km.
• You must have had a formal lesson from a SUP instructor
• Feel confident in your ability to paddleboard all day
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WE PROVIDE:
• Stand up paddleboard, paddle and (PFD) personal floating device.
• Small dry bag
We do not offer discounts if you wish to use your own equipment.
YOU SHOULD BRING:
• Water (we recommend 1.5-2l)
• Packed lunch*
• Snacks to keep energy up
• Suncream
• Card/money for our refreshment stop.
• Change of clothes in case you fall in.
• Shoes you don’t mind getting wet.
*Bringing a packed lunch allows us flexibility on the route, we may have the opportunity to stop at local cafes and pubs for a drink.
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Dress appropriately for the weather for your adventure.
We recommend sportswear that is fast drying.
Swimwear in case you’d like to swim
Cap or sunhat is recommended
We will paddle in trainers, wetsuit booties, watershoes or barefoot.
You will need to bring shoes with you on the board for portage.
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The Gutsy Girls community is filled with bold and badass women from 18-70+ years old, we never ask your age, just that you are up for an adventure!
As a rough guide, most Gutsy Girls guests are 24-60 years olds, with around 60% in their 30s-40s.
We can’t stress enough that your age doesn’t matter for our adventures! You’ll leave our trips with a group of great new friends, whatever your age.
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We will make every effort to paddle on both the river and canal but the trip is based on water conditions. If there has been a lot of rain then the river may be running too fast for us to ensure our safety. In this case we will paddle out and back on the canals, which is still lovely!
WHAT’S INCLUDED £90
Full-day guided stand up paddleboarding
Expert SUP coaching from a qualified instructor
paddleboard and paddle hire included.
Small group experience, created for solo adventurers!
5-6 hours of paddleboarding
Photos from your adventure!
FAQ
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