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The River Calder
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The River Calder flows through a picturesque valley with a multitude of interesting natural and man made features. Particularly notable for its vast industrial heritage,and with the different stages of development being particularly noticeable from the river.
There are numerous access points throughout its length and the adjacent canals allow for some interesting two way trips.
The river is canoed regularly and is navigable below Sowerby Bridge.
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| River Derwent |
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The River Derwent |
The Derwent rises on Fylingdale Moor and flows south-east through Hackness and the Forge valley to within 4 miles of the sea at Scarborough. Then the river turns inland and follows the Vale of Pickering westwards to join the Rye.The Derwent turns south and flows through Malton and Stamford Bridge to join the Ouse at Barnaby-on the-Marsh.
The river is canoed regularly but there are no access agreements.
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| River Don |
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The River Don rises on Thurlstone Moor and flows through Wharncliffe Crags towards Sheffield. The upper stretch of the river is only navigable in high water as it is narrow and fast flowing.
The Lower Don has many tributaries, which ensure a year round supply of navigable water. For much of its course the river flows through woodland and fallen trees are a potential hazard.
The river is canoed regularly and is best in moderate to high water.
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| River Esk |
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The River Esk
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This is a little river which empties into the sea at Whitby, and has been canoed from as high up as Castleton in high water. The stretch at Crunkly Gill has been described as grade 4.
The river is seldom canoed and is best in high water. The Esk is very overgrown above Leaholm and is tidal below Ruswarp Weir.
There is a good deal of fishing activity.
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| River Holme |
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The River Holme
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The River Holme starts life on the moors above the “Last of the Summer Wine” village of Holmfirth and winds its way north down the Holme Valley until it reaches with the River Colne in Huddersfield.
This river has its share of weirs, narrow bends, and it is canoed regularly but is not for inexperience. The section between Brockholes and Honley are grade 1-3.
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| River Hull |
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The River Hull
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The river Hull at the upper part near Wansford is a stretch used for trout fishing.
The best access point are at Brigham.
This is an easy river and is canoed regularly, although the upper section should be avoided.
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| River Nidd |
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The River Nidd
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The River Nidd is a small shallow river with three reservoirs at the head of the valley. Due to the reservoirs it is only after heavy rain that there is much water in the river.
Nidderdale is beautiful in it's own right and with places like Brimham rocks, Stump Cross Caverns, and How Stean Gorge close by it is well worth a visit.
The river is canoed regularly with no problems with anglers.
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| River Ouse |
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The River Ouse
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The river Ure changes its name just below Aldwark Bridge to become the River Ouse. The river flows on through York and Selby and at its junction with the River Trent, becomes the river Humber. Being navigable for all of its length, the river has long stretches of flat water.
The river is canoed regularly; however, the weir and fish ladder at Linton Rocks can be a challenge.
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| River Rye |
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The River Rye |
The Rye rises in the Cleveland Hills and flows south east between the Mableton and Tabular hills, past Rievaulx Abbey and Helmsley to meet the Derwent at Marishes where it is carrying twice as much water than the river Derwent .
The river is canoed quite regularly.
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| River Skirfare |
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The River Skirfare
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The river Skirfare runs down by Litton past Arncliffe leading to Ammerdale Dub joining the river Wharfe.
This river is seldomly canoed and is only possible in high water.
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| River Swale |
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The River Swale
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The river Swale rising above Keld on Birkdale common, the river flows east to Richmond, then swings south until its confluence with the river Ure near Boroughbridge.
The river is canoed regularly in high water high up the swale above Catterick can lead to some exciting trips.
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| River Ure |
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The River Ure
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The river Ure carries more water than any of the others in the Yorkshire area, and is by far the best for all types of canoeing from novices to expedition stuff.
Passing by Hawes and Aysgarth, it is used by a mixture of folk. It has long trouble free stretches. The famous Hack falls, between Masham and West Tanfield, though exciting, do not require advanced paddling techniques.
The river is canoed regularly but there are some sections where access is not permitted.
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