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Beccles Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboard (SUP) & Row Boat Hire


The Wonderful
Waveney
Dog Friendly Activity

Beccles - River Waveney (Return Trip)

Run in conjunction with Beccles Lido, TheCanoeMan Beccles is less than half a mile from the town centre. And now for 2021 - the addition of kayak and paddleboard hire to go alongside our popular canoe hire, allowing everyone to explore the wonders of the Waveney.

Beccles is a beautiful market town nestling on the banks of the River Waveney, close to the Norfolk/Suffolk border. The river here is lovely and has a wide range of wildlife to be seen - from kingfishers to otters.

TheCanoeMan Beccles is on one of the most attractive, unspoilt stretches of the Waveney. Our suggested route takes you paddling upstream towards the riverside pub, The Locks at Geldeston which is approximately 1.5 hours away, in your canoe, kayak or paddleboard, meaning that you can make a day of it with our Full Day hire option. The stretch of the river above The Locks pub is extremely quiet due to it being an unnavigable stretch of water, meaning you can lose yourself in the peace and tranquillity that the River Waveney has to offer. With TheCanoeMan Beccles being based at the Lido, it gives you a unique opportunity to either start or finish your day with an invigorating swim in one of the few remaining outdoor pools in the region.

Rowing Boat Hire - New for 2022

If Canoes aren’t your thing and you’d prefer something a bit more stable, maybe try a rowing boat, now available from our Beccles Lido location. Available in two sizes, small (2 person) or large (3-6 people) a rowing boat is a great way of lazily exploring the Waveney. Hires are available by the hour, 2 hour, half day (3 hours) or full day (6 hours).

Buoyancy Aids and a dry bag are provided – although we hasten to add there should be no reason to get wet!


Our Hire Locations

Last Minute Bookings : The cut-off time for online bookings is usually around 2 hours prior to launch. Should you need to book after this cut-off please call 07496 201745.

How to book

1. Select a date from the calendar below. An availability list will appear.
2. From this list choose the tab for the hire duration your require.
A list of vacant launch times and the craft availability for each is displayed.
3. Click on your preferred launch time to get a booking form.
4. Add the craft you wish to hire to your basket. We will hold your launch slot and craft for 5 minutes to give you time to checkout.

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IMPORTANT
Paddling Alone: Under the terms of our insurance and licencing we do not allow paddlers out on the water on their own. You must be accompanied by at least one other person.
Lone paddlers are very welcome to join our guided trails or sign up for our paddling lessons.
Minimum Age: At least one of your party must be 18 or over.
Beccles Hires - 2 Hour Hire (2 hrs)
Option Price
2 Person Canoe
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2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child Max weight 225kg/36st
£30.00
3 Person/Family Canoe
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3 adults or 2 adults and up to 2 small children (suggested up 10 years old). Max weight 225kg/36st
£40.00
Large Family Canoe
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2 adults and 2 medium size teenagers. Max weight 36stone
£50.00
Double Sit-on-Top Kayak
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Max weight 250kg/40st
£35.00
Sit-on-Top Kayak
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Minimum age 12 years. Max weight 100kg/16st
£20.00
Stand-Up Paddleboard
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Minimum age 12 years. Max weight 95kg/15stone
£20.00
Large Row Boat
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Maximum capacity 6 people
£55.00
Small Row Boat
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Maximum capacity two people
£45.00
Dog
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£10 per dog - dogs MUST BE KEPT IN LEADS AT THE CAMPSITE
£5.00
Beccles Hires - Half Day Hire (3 hrs)
Option Price
2 Person Canoe
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2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child Max weight 225kg/36st
£40.00
3 Person/Family Canoe
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3 adults or 2 adults and up to 2 small children (suggested up 10 years old). Max weight 225kg/36st
£50.00
Large Family Canoe
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2 adults and 2 medium size teenagers. Max weight 36stone
£60.00
Double Sit-on-Top Kayak
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Max weight 250kg/40st
£45.00
Sit-on-Top Kayak
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Minimum age 12 years. Max weight 100kg/16st
£25.00
Stand-Up Paddleboard
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Minimum age 12 years. Max weight 95kg/15stone
£25.00
Large Row Boat
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Maximum capacity 6 people
£65.00
Small Row Boat
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Maximum capacity two people
£55.00
Dog
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£10 per dog - dogs MUST BE KEPT IN LEADS AT THE CAMPSITE
£5.00
Beccles Hires - Full Day Hire (6 hrs)
Option Price
2 Person Canoe
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2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child Max weight 225kg/36st
£60.00
3 Person/Family Canoe
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3 adults or 2 adults and up to 2 small children (suggested up 10 years old). Max weight 225kg/36st
£70.00
Large Family Canoe
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2 adults and 2 medium size teenagers. Max weight 36stone
£80.00
Double Sit-on-Top Kayak
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Max weight 250kg/40st
£70.00
Sit-on-Top Kayak
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Minimum age 12 years. Max weight 100kg/16st
£40.00
Stand-Up Paddleboard
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Minimum age 12 years. Max weight 95kg/15stone
£40.00
Large Row Boat
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Maximum capacity 6 people
£85.00
Small Row Boat
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Maximum capacity two people
£75.00
Dog
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£10 per dog - dogs MUST BE KEPT IN LEADS AT THE CAMPSITE
£5.00