Shrewsbury Canoe Club

Tyne Tour weekend (Expression of interest)

  • 1 Nov 2024
  • 10:00
  • 3 Nov 2024
  • 16:00
  • Hexham and North Tyne, other rivers between Lune and Hexham

Registration

  • I'm interested in a club trip.
  • I'm interested in a Peer trip.

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Expression of interest for The Tyne Tour 1st to 3rdNovember 2024.

let us know if you are interested in the Tyne Tour! This is for gathering info at the moment

  • Normally an annual event, the Tyne Tour was cancelled due to floods in 2023.  It’s back again for 2024 and this message is to see if Club members are interested in a club/Peer trip to the Tyne.  If you are intending to go then register on the Shrewsbury canoe club site in the usual way so that we know who/how many are going and who is looking for a lift for themselves and a boat.  


  • The tour includes the opportunity to camp on Tyne Green in Hexham right beside the river where members usually stay.
  • Exactly what is paddled will depend on river levels, the size and ability of the group(s) and on which of the club coaches/leaders come.
  • Normally set off from Shropshire early enough on Friday morning to get a paddle in on the way to the Tyne.  This could be a section of the Lune, Kent or Eden. 
  • Saturday will be spent paddling part or all of the north Tyne from Bellingham down to Hexham with the evening taken up by the bonfire and fireworks display in Hexham and the Tour Ceilidh on Tyne Green for those who want them.
  • Sunday will be spent on a river in the Eden/ eastern lakes/Lune area and the drive home.
  • You must be competent at grade 2(3) or above on the Friday and Sunday (or possibly grade 4 for those who are up to it). Expect grade 2 on the Saturday (and short sections of grade 3(4) if warden gorge is paddled.)
  • Whether paddles will be club or peer activities will depend on which of the coaches/ leaders are available to come on the weekend.
  • If you are not prepared to camp in early November it is up to you to organise your own bunkhouse or youth hostel accommodation near to Hexham and to be at the agreed rendezvous at the agreed time!
  • Kit list: full camping gear, boat paddle airbags deck helmet, full winter paddling costume and footwear, spare clothes.
  • In addition, if you have them: throwline, rescue sling, first aid, group shelter, split paddles.
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