Sussex

Stand Up Paddleboarding Adventure

Full day SUP adventure £99

Activities

Full day paddleboarding

Level

Intermediate

Rating

Group Size

Moderate

8 new friends

  • Paddleboarding

    Full day guided SUP adventure in Sussex on the River Arun

  • Perfect for Experienced Paddlers

    Learn new SUP skills and build confidence on the board

  • Escape the City

    Reconnect with nature in a beautiful tranquil setting!

  • Meet New Friends

    Over 95% of our guests join solo!

  • Enjoy the Wildlife

    Keep your eyes peeled for sightings of herons and the blue flash of kingfishers!

Join Gutsy Girls for our River SUP Adventure in West Sussex, a full day of stand up paddleboarding starting at the medieval town of Arundel through the South Downs National park, weaving through beautiful countryside, connecting with nature and adopting the gentle pace of the river. 

This is a full day paddleboarding, created for those who’ve paddled a few times before. It’s an excellent opportunity to build your confidence on the board and cover longer distances in a super fun and welcoming environment. If you’ve never paddleboarded before, we ask you to please have a lesson before joining our longer day paddles, once you’ve mastered the basics the paddleboarding adventure opportunities are endless! 

Our SUP Day Adventures are a great escape from the busyness of everyday life. We encourage our attendees to join solo for a chance to meet new like-minded women and create new connections and friendships. We’ve chosen locations with easy access from London by train and public transport, getting you out of the city and exploring the beautiful countryside in the company of new friends. 

Activities

  • The Paddle

    We start this paddle in the picturesque medieval market town of Arundel, with its magnificent castle and cathedral set high on the hills overlooking the historic town. Paddling with the tide, we’ll wind through Sussex Downs National Park. With the absence of roads, this is a tranquil paddle with beautiful views of rolling hills and quaint villages.

    The wildlife along the river banks, and the flood plain create the perfect wetland for a variety of birds, we’ll keep our fingers crossed of sightings of herons, the blue flash of kingfishers, kestrels and maybe even a friendly seal or two!

    We’ll take a break on the river bank at the pretty village of Amberly for a slice of cake and a hot drink prepared by our guide on the Kelly Kettle! Bring a packed lunch for a picnic by the side of the river and maybe if you fancy it, a wild swim. 

    After our break, we’ll continue our paddle on the river under the bridge carrying the South Downs Way footpath and through Pulborough Brooks Nature reserve to our exit at Swans Bridge.

  • 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 around 20 km downstream.

  • 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!

    Once you book in, you’ll be invited to a Whatsapp group to meet your fellow Gutsy Girls for this adventure, so you can plan to travel together.

The Paddle

We start this paddle in the picturesque medieval market town of Arundel, with its magnificent castle and cathedral set high on the hills overlooking the historic town. Paddling with the tide, we’ll wind through Sussex Downs National Park. With the absence of roads, this is a tranquil paddle with beautiful views of rolling hills and quaint villages.

The wildlife along the river banks, and the flood plain create the perfect wetland for a variety of birds, we’ll keep our fingers crossed of sightings of herons, the blue flash of kingfishers, kestrels and maybe even a friendly seal or two!

We’ll take a break on the river bank at the pretty village of Amberly for a slice of cake and a hot drink prepared by our guide on the Kelly Kettle! Bring a packed lunch for a picnic by the side of the river and maybe if you fancy it, a wild swim. 

After our break, we’ll continue our paddle on the river under the bridge carrying the South Downs Way footpath and through Pulborough Brooks Nature reserve to our exit at Swans Bridge.

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 around 20 km downstream.

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!

Once you book in, you’ll be invited to a Whatsapp group to meet your fellow Gutsy Girls for this adventure, so you can plan to travel together.

Location

This adventure is perfect for those looking to escape the city and immerse themselves in nature. With easy access by train to Arundel from London and other UK cities, our launch site is a 15-minute walk from the station. This is an A to B adventure, you can choose to catch a train from Pulbough or we’ll transport you back to Arundel. 

The timings of this adventure change depending on the tide, you may have time to explore Arundel castle before the adventure or walk around Pulborough Nature Reserve. You make a weekend of it and spend a night and day exploring the beautiful area.

Important Info

  • Our meeting and finishing times vary depending on the event date as we need to take account of the tide times. Please find the timing information for the specific date you have booked by selecting the date on the drop downs below.

    The meeting point is in Arundel, West Sussex, at Mill Road Car Park at the back of the Waterside Tea Rooms.

    The nearest post code is BN18 9PA.

    GOOGLE MAPS LOCATION

    It is a 15 minute walk from Arundel train station. There are toilet facilities in the car park.

    Please note: If you are driving, please ensure you do not park in the overflow section of the car park as this closes at 6 pm and you will be stuck there. Arrive early if necessary.

    Please aim to arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of our meeting time, as we need to be on the river on time due to the tides and taxi collection at the end of the paddle.

    If you do have issues with your journey, please let us know via the WhatsApp group.

  • A taxi is provided to take you back to the launch point at the end of the paddle, or you can catch the train from Pulborough station (6 mins walk from our get out point).

    We aim to start paddling about half an hour after the designated meeting time, and should finish about 6 hours later.

    Please be flexible with return travel plans as our end timings can depend on the group and pace.

    The taxi back to the start takes about 30 mins.

  • Yes! 

    You can travel by train to Arundel train station and take a 15 min walk to the launch point.

    A taxi is provided to take you back to the launch point in Arundel at the end of the paddle, or you can catch the train back from Pulborough station (6 mins walk from our get out point).

    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.

    See FAQs below for more info.

  • You must have previous paddleboarding experience before joining us.

    We will be paddling for 5-6 hours, covering about 20km.

    • You must have had a formal lesson from a SUP instructor

    • Feel confident in your ability to paddleboard all day

  • 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 your energy up

    • Suncream 

    • Card/money for our refreshment stop. 

    • Change of clothes incase you fall in.

    • Shoes you don’t mind getting wet.

  • Dress appropriately for the weather for your adventure.

    We recommend sportswear that is fast drying.

    Swimwear incase you’d like to swim.

    A cap or sunhat is recommended.

    We will paddle in trainers, wetsuit booties, water shoes or barefoot.

    You will need to bring shoes with you on the board for any portages.

Dates and Timings

  • Meet 12:00
    Off the water 18:30
    Taxi back to the start: 30mins

  • Meet 10:00
    Off the water 16:30
    Taxi back to the start: 30mins

  • Meet 10:30
    Off the water 17:00
    Taxi back to the start: 30mins

  • Meet 09:30
    Off the water 16:00
    Taxi back to the start: 30mins

  • Meet 09:30
    Off the water 16:00
    Taxi back to the start: 30mins

  • Meet 09:30
    Off the water 16:00
    Taxi back to the start: 30mins

    Please note: this weekend is Medieval Weekend in Arundel!

    This makes the town very busy. If you can, we recommend travelling by train to avoid parking issues.

    If you prefer to drive, please aim to arrive before 7:30 am for the best chance of finding a space.

    It’s also a great opportunity to make a weekend of it and stay overnight—just make sure to plan ahead and book accommodation in advance!

  • Meet 09:30
    Off the water 16:00
    Taxi back to the start: 30mins

    Please note: this weekend is Medieval Weekend in Arundel!

    This makes the town very busy. If you can, we recommend travelling by train to avoid parking issues.

    If you prefer to drive, please aim to arrive before 7:30 am for the best chance of finding a space.

    It’s also a great opportunity to make a weekend of it and stay overnight—just make sure to plan ahead and book accommodation in advance!

Join for £99

  • Full-day guided stand up paddleboarding

  • Expert SUP coaching from a qualified instructor

  • Stand Up Paddleboard and paddle hire included. 

  • Small group experience, created for solo adventurers!

  • 5-6 hours of paddleboarding

  • Hot drink and cake

  • Transfer back to start point