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Canoe Photo courtesy of
Geoff and Pauline Broad

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.

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.

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.