Canoe Adventures Devon

Canoe Adventures Devon Guided canoe adventures in really BIG canoes to all ages on the River Dart estuary, Devon, UK.

Based on the River Dart in S Devon, we operate a fleet of large canadian canoes offering the chance to get up close and personal with this beautiful river. We have 9 and 12 seat canoes, each with a steersman/guide, offering trips to suit everyone from primary school children upwards. Families, youth groups, hen parties, team enhancement, WI groups, you name it, are all welcome. We also run trips on which you can book-by-the-seat for individuals, couples and small families (Please copy paste and visit our website below for detail). You don't need to know anything about canoeing - Friendly help and instruction will be given. All of our trips are accompanied by an experienced and knowledgeable steersman.

What’s this interesting little boat on the back of our little van?We’ve been building boats in Totnes since the Saxons f...
18/09/2026

What’s this interesting little boat on the back of our little van?
We’ve been building boats in Totnes since the Saxons founded the town in 907AD.
You can find out more and maybe help keep it going tomorrow at St Mary’s Church as part of Totnes Heritage Festival.

Special evening out with a local men’s group. Paddling out in the blustery drizzle. Beautiful place all to ourselves, th...
18/09/2026

Special evening out with a local men’s group.
Paddling out in the blustery drizzle.
Beautiful place all to ourselves, the seals, birds and fishes.
Cook up and a chat round the fire as the sun goes down.
Paddle back in the dark.
Bioluminescence in sparks and ripples all around us as our paddles break the water.
🛶 🔥 🌙 😊

Best dressed crew of the season, late entry! We’re enjoy a late flurry of stag dos this weekend. Many of these guys are...
12/09/2026

Best dressed crew of the season, late entry!

We’re enjoy a late flurry of stag dos this weekend.
Many of these guys are former members of Totnes Rowing Club, getting it together to paddle Totnes to Dartmouth.
Great paddling!
And dressed to impress.
🧍‍♂️ 🛶 🕺 💥

11/09/2026

On manoeuvres. Getting canoes lined up for a big weekend.

Summer Hols done! Big love to everyone going back to school tomorrow and BIG gratitude to everyone who came out with us ...
06/09/2026

Summer Hols done!
Big love to everyone going back to school tomorrow and BIG gratitude to everyone who came out with us this summer.
We had braced ourselves for another quiet year and it was a scorcher. ☀️ 🛶 💥

We were a bit too busy to do much in the world of social media but we were most definitely out there!

We had to focus mainly on Riverschool and the kayak rentals but we managed a fair few guided trips in our big canoes for those who asked.

We had some Awsome characters join our amazing crew and we upped the game in our cooking at Riverschool where we filled 312 kids+12 adult spaces over 18days.
We’re so blessed to work in The most beautiful place, meet people at their best and happiest, and have the greatest crew we could wish for.
Time to celebrate.
And sleep.
👏 😮‍💨 😴

Five star review for our Family Canoe Paddle with Canoe Adventures Devon on Google Reviews:"Lovely day out on a family ...
02/09/2026

Five star review for our Family Canoe Paddle with Canoe Adventures Devon on Google Reviews:

"Lovely day out on a family canoe experience offered by Sharpham Trust. Excellent guides took us on a tour of the estate, we saw seals, birds and learnt about the history and rewilding of Sharpham. Thanks for making this accessible to families who might not otherwise be able to participate, we all had a great time"

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04/08/2026

Fancy a nature adventure on the River Dart? Book your seat on our first of our new trips NATURE ADVENTURES on 30th August. We hope to see seals, fish, osprey and much more too 🦭🤞🛶!

Experience the seasonal highlights of the River Dart estuary from our giant canoes, with local guides who know the river better than anyone. Scheduled to coincide with seasonal highlights, you’ll witness the changing character and wildlife of the estuary throughout the seasons. We’ll stop on the shore to chill and enjoy a brew around a fire; bring a picnic if you like. On evening trips, we’ll paddle home under moonlight - magical! Explore nature in recovery in the River Dart area, known for its rewilding, reforestation, and traditional farming. Our guides will point out positive changes underway.

Can’t make this date? Check out our website for other dates later this year.

https://canoeadventures.co.uk/nature-adventures

04/08/2026

Fancy a nature adventure on the River Dart? Book your seat on our new trip on 30th August.

Experience the seasonal highlights of the River Dart estuary from our giant canoes, with local guides who know the river better than anyone. Scheduled to coincide with seasonal highlights, you'll witness the changing character and wildlife of the estuary throughout the seasons. We'll stop on the shore to chill and enjoy a brew around a fire; bring a picnic if you like. On evening trips, we'll paddle home under moonlight - magical! Explore nature in recovery in the River Dart area, known for its rewilding, reforestation, and traditional farming. Our guides will point out positive changes underway.

Can't make this date? Check out our website for other dates later this year.

https://canoeadventures.co.uk/nature-adventures

And Riverschool Holiday Club for summer holidays is off! We have spaces still tomorrow, Tuesday, and Wednesday. And a ...
27/07/2026

And Riverschool Holiday Club for summer holidays is off!
We have spaces still tomorrow, Tuesday, and Wednesday. And a few more spaces here and there over the holidays.
Please check our website or EEQU to book.

18/07/2026

The Norwegian football fans provided some very welcome inspiration to the school trips we’ve been running these past few weeks. There are always a few Viking stories on our adventures which have been embellished this summer with some Viking chants. Great way to keep the teens motivated, not that these guys lacked any motivation. They were out to study saltmarshes and the estuarine environment and ended up making the Home Reach to Totnes in record time and reenacting a bit of history along the way. And they handled the heat a bit better than Haarland did in Miami!

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The Slipway At The Maltsters Arms
Totnes
TQ97EQ

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