Take an organised Canadian Canoe trip down the 23 miles of the River Stour from Sudbury to Cattawade along the picturesque Stour Valley

 

 

 

 

Canadian canoe on the River Stour

 

Take a family trip on the River Stour

 

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WELCOME TO THE HOME OF RIVER STOUR BOATING,
A COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

River Stour Boating, based on the River Stour in the Suffolk village of Bures St Mary provide a variety of small craft services on the river including two day guided trips by Canadian canoe along the navigable length of the river from Sudbury in Suffolk to Cattawade near Manningtree on the Essex coast.

Canoeing on the River Stour

The journey of some 25 miles meanders through some of the most beautiful and famous Suffolk scenery including Stratford St Mary and Dedham in Constable country.

There is much to see on the quiet stretches of river including Heron, Kingfisher, Coot, Swans and many varieties of Duck. The fields along the route in most cases are not accessible to the public and apart from the occasional fisherman, the journey along the river by canoe is peaceful and tranquil.

River Stour Boating canadian canoe

One day & two day guided trips are available during weekends or midweek. See the Booking page for more information.

Available for individuals, family groups, corporate weekends, work colleagues and clubs. A maximum of eight people per trip. Special rates for group bookings.

CAUTION: To enjoy these trips you must be reasonably fit to paddle the distance and to be able to lift a canoe, with assistance out of the water to portage around the many weirs on route.

SEASON NOW
CLOSED FOR 2011

Due to our success over the past four years, we are now looking for additional volunteers who can offer us some of their time during a weekend.
Occasionally, we may have midweek trips that require assistance.

Tasks include:-
(a) Operating the Locks at Cornard (0930), Dedham (1430)and Flatford (1500).
(b) Erecting the tents at RushBanks Farm on Saturday morning.
(c) Dismantling the tents at RushBanks Farm on Sunday morning.
(d) River Guides Saturdays 0845 until approx 1700.
(e) River Guides Sundays 0845 until approx 1700.
(f) DVLA Licensed Minibus Driver to transport customers to and from pick-up points.
(g)To take care of the canoes moored at Bures Recreation Ground while the customers have their lunch. (approx 1245 - 1400)

Tel:- 01787 375377 for further information
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Times given are for a guide only and may vary



We can now offer Bed and Breakfast for those not wishing
to camp overnight at Rushbanks Farm.

Our B & B page lists a selection of local establishments, but of course you are welcome to make your own choice of accommodation.

RushBanks Farm - halfway stop
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