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Surrey Paddleboarding Adventure Day

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Travel

  • We meet at Godalming Wharf (13 minute walk from the train station) at 10am. Toilets and changing facilities are available on site.

    There will be a vehicle meeting you at the end to collect the boards which can bring any bags you don’t want to carry on the board with you from the start to the end point.

  • At the historic Dapdune Wharf, Guildford, at around 3.30pm. Dapdune Wharf is a scenic National Trust site with toilets, tearoom and an easy landing. No walking with boards required! It's a short walk to Guildford train station.

  • Yes!

    You can travel by train to Godalming train station and take a 13 minute walk from through the beautiful town park. (See "Where do we meet?" for the exact location).

    The finish point is only 10 minutes walk from Guildford mainline station, where you can get a train back to Godalming.

    You'll receive a link to join a WhatsApp group with the other Gutsy Girls on your event, and you can use this to arrange travel or share lifts as you please.

  • Yes, free parking is available at the start. After the trip, you can take a £13 taxi back to Godalming Wharf if needed or catch the train.

Activity

  • The adventure runs from 10am–3pm, including coaching, a scenic paddle, a picnic stop, and optional mindfulness/yoga along the way.

    Approximate timings:

    10:00am – Meet at Godalming Wharf

    10:30am – On the water with paddle coaching

    11:00am – Paddle downstream

    12:00pm – Picnic

    1:00pm – Continue paddling

    3:30pm – Finish at Dapdune Wharf, Guildford

  • No experience needed! This 9km trip is perfect for beginners and intermediate paddlers. Our expert instructor will guide you through the basics before we set off.

  • You don't need to be a swimmer, but should be comfortable around water. You will be provided with a buoyancy aid.

  • You’re welcome to! Just let us know in advance. We use 2023–2024 Red Paddle Co touring boards. No discount for bringing your own.

    • Dress for the weather in fast-drying layers.

    • Bring shoes you can get wet and wear for getting on/off the board.

    • Optional swimwear underneath for a dip.

    • A hat is recommended for sunny days.

    • A waterproof jacket is recommended for rainy days.

    • Sportswear; fast drying, lightweight t-shirt, shorts or leggings - clothes suitable for the weather conditions.

    • A wetsuit if you have one and if it is cold - not compulsory

    • Change of clothes in case you take an early swim

    • Swimwear underneath for wild swimming (optional).

    • Wetsuit booties, water shoes or trainers, it’s your choice!

    • Packed lunch and snacks 

    • Water for the day, at least 1 litre

    • Sunhat 

    • Sunglasses with floaty strap.

    • Suncream

    • Towel

    • Insect repellent

    We provide a 10L dry bag for essentials, and a support vehicle transports extra bags from start to finish.

  • Toilets and changing rooms are available at the start. There are also toilets at the finish point. Expect to wild wee en route if needed!

  • We will provide a 10 litre dry bag to bring belongings with you on the board. There will be a vehicle meeting you at the end to collect the boards which can bring any bags you don’t want to carry on the board with you from the start to the end point.

  • The standard boards are designed to support guests up to 110kg to ensure stability and safety on the water. If you are above this weight, we’d love to hear from you before booking so we can make arrangements. We want to make sure everyone has a fun, safe, and comfortable time on the water.

Other

  • All Gutsy Girls events are for over 18s only.

  • There is no upper age limit for our adventures - we have women up to 70 years old join us.

    The Gutsy Girls community is filled with fun, friendly and supportive women from 18-70+. 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 old, with around 60% in their 30s-40s.

  • Yes, please do! Most Gutsy Girls join solo and leave with new friends. Come as you are—we’re a super friendly bunch.

  • Please check your spam folder, especially if you use Hotmail. Add bookings@gutsygirls.co.uk to your contacts to avoid missing updates.

  • We paddle rain or shine—just bring waterproofs! If conditions are unsafe, we’ll rearrange. Flexible travel tickets are advised.

  • Please leave the weather watching to us :)

    Our guides will be monitoring the weather conditions in the lead up to your session and we will be in touch if we need to cancel. (Please also see "What if it rains"!)

  • Message your WhatsApp group ASAP. We’ll do our best, but can’t guarantee we’ll be able to wait.

Cancellation

  • You can cancel your booking at any time by emailing us with your name, the trip you booked, and the date it's due to take place.

    Once you have confirmed your booking, no rescheduling or refunds are possible.

  • You'll see our full booking terms and conditions here.