Active360 Paddleboarding Kew Bridge to Richmond

Thank you for Booking!

We look forward to you joining us on the water. The session will start with some land-based training, before heading out on the river and being gently taken upstream by the incoming tide. We will pass some of West London’s most iconic sites including; Kew Gardens, Syon House, Isleworth Ait and Richmond Lock*. After stopping for a short tea-break, and waiting for the tide to turn, we will be taken back to Kew Bridge with the outgoing tide. We will also be passing several nature reserves, where you will be likely to see Herons beneath the willow trees and Cormorants diving for fish.

We look forward to seeing you soon, if you have any questions please contact us at: [email protected]

*How far we get depends on the duration on the session and conditions on the day.

What time do I need to arrive? people using the river for recreational Do sessions ever get cancelled? even if you just have time to give activities, especially rowing and us a few stars or say a couple of You’ll need to arrive at least 15 minutes kayaking. The canals in London We occasionally cancel group words. You can review on Feefo, before your session’s start time to support a more modest number trips with 24 hours’ notice if we Tripadvisor or Facebook. get changed. If you’ve booked for of species, and are also used for do not have the minimum number multiple people, then please provide us recreational activities. participants to run the session If there’s something you didn’t with their email addresses so we can (this is rare between spring – enjoy about your session, we take send them e-forms to save time and As a precaution for paddling in any autumn). We will also cancel if we your feedback very seriously, and paperwork on the day. open water, open cuts should be deem conditions to be unsuitable we would be grateful for a chance covered with plasters and tape, and you (e.g. very strong winds, fast fluvial to put it right. Please let us know: How far will we get? should wash your hands with soap / flows, etc.), but we are not put off [email protected] antibacterial gel before eating any food. by a bit of rain. If your session is We will always aim to reach the cancelled by us, you will have an What’s this about a luxury advertised destination, but sometimes How likely am I to fall in? option to reschedule or obtain a SPA add-on? variations in conditions and ability of full refund. If you’d like to cancel the group will mean that we will have Not very likely - but there’s a small or rearrange your session you Virgin Active kindly offer our to turn early. But don’t worry, we have chance. We will teach you techniques must inform us 48hrs beforehand. customers the use their luxury plenty of alternative places to stop to help you feel more stable, and get SPA facilities at their health along the way, and it won’t affect down onto your knees if you need a I loved the session (hopefully), centres located near our bases at your paddling time. break from standing. If you do fall in, what’s next? Paddington (next door) and Kew we provide showers after the session. Bridge (10min walk) for the reduced How hard is it? We offer returning paddler trips rate of £15 per person. Please send What should I bring? for people who have been out us an email to let us know if you It’s a brilliant body workout, and you’ll on a beginner’s trip at a very would like to add this extra. certainly feel it the day after (in a An old pair of trainers and some light reduced rate. We also run longer day More information here: good way), but as we use the tides / clothing (not jeans), and some further trips, fitness sessions and holidays virginactive.co.uk/clubs/chiswick- sheltered water, your physical ability layers if necessary. You’re welcome to exclusively for returning paddlers. If park/relax on a beginner’s session shouldn’t be borrow a wetsuit, just e-mail us with you’d like to do your own thing, we something to worry about. your rough height and size before also sell a great range of the best I still have a question the session. You should also bring a boards and equipment on the market, Is the water clean? spare change of clothes (just in case). and offer discounts for people who Email us: [email protected] or On most trips, there is an option have taken our sessions. We have give us a call on: 0203 393 5360 The Thames is currently one of the to stop for a quick drink or snack, so several demo boards, so you’re cleanest rivers running through a bring some spare change if you’d like welcome to try before you buy: major city in the world, and recognised purchase something. active360.co.uk/sup-shop as a massive environmental success story. It currently boasts about 325 If you purchase a phone case, Can I review you? species in its tidal stretches (including; neoprene socks, boots or gloves cormorants, herons, seals and salmon), from our online store these can be We thought you’d never ask! We’re some of which you’ll be sure to see collected before your session: still a small club, and your reviews on your trip. You’ll also find lots of active360.co.uk/sup-shop really do make a huge difference,