rogrog   10 #1 Posted January 25, 2009 I was out canoeing on the canal this morning, preparing for a charity canoe paddle in aid of the sheffield childrens hospital and saw one of the most beautiful sights in sheffields industrial area. The stretch of canal just behind Don Valley stadium was a Kingfisher. We followed up the canal towards the city centre for about a quarter of a mile as it darted skimming the water from tree to tree. A majestic sight amongst the workings of the city  Roger http://www.justgiving.com/llynlakeloch2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
roomsealed   10 #2 Posted January 25, 2009 i think there is a section somewhere for birds n stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
liam_vw   10 #3 Posted January 25, 2009 i have a canoe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rogrog   10 #4 Posted January 25, 2009 what kind of canoe is it liam  http://www.justgiving.com/llynlakeloch2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Square-Bashe   10 #5 Posted March 18, 2009 I was out canoeing on the canal this morning, preparing for a charity canoe paddle in aid of the sheffield childrens hospital and saw one of the most beautiful sights in sheffields industrial area. The stretch of canal just behind Don Valley stadium was a Kingfisher. We followed up the canal towards the city centre for about a quarter of a mile as it darted skimming the water from tree to tree. A majestic sight amongst the workings of the city Roger http://www.justgiving.com/llynlakeloch2009  Where abouts do you go canoeing?  I am looking at buying a kayak this spring and look to join the BCU to enable me to kayak on canals in the area. I know there is the canal from Victoria Quays towards Tinsley and there are a few that make up the canal system through Chesterfield. Are these good canals to kayak along and are there any rivers (with the correct permissions) within a 30 min drive that are worth a day out on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cgksheff   44 #6 Posted March 18, 2009 The silent approach of a canoe often affords you some wonderful sights.  Not much point in buying a kayak if you want to paddle canals. That's what canoes were made for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Square-Bashe   10 #7 Posted March 18, 2009 I know but I'm not too sure what Rivers there are within 30 mins that I can Kayak on. I have Canoed on a Canal in down in Surrey which meant dragging it out of the water every so often which quickly became tedious!  I much prefer Rivers, far more relaxing and usually more picturesque. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cgksheff   44 #8 Posted March 18, 2009 I have heard that they are a nice bunch:  http://www.sheffieldcanoeclub.co.uk/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rogrog   10 #9 Posted March 18, 2009 the don can be fun in the right level of water Deepcar to oughtibridge sheffield canoe culb use the river just above oughtibridge. there is also the derwent at matlock bath but just a small section. contact bcu for access agreements regards Roger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Square-Bashe   10 #10 Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) I have heard that they are a nice bunch: http://www.sheffieldcanoeclub.co.uk/  I have thought about joining the Sheffield Canoe Club. Good to get in with people who enjoy Kayaking as well. Edited March 18, 2009 by Square-Bashe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rogrog   10 #11 Posted March 18, 2009 good idea will help yo get to know the area and its water Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Square-Bashe   10 #12 Posted March 18, 2009 good idea will help yo get to know the area and its water  Exactly. Something I will be looking into in due course!! Just wait for the weather to improve a tad and then save a bit of money then start my search!!  Does anyone know if the BCU negotiate access to rivers at certain points? I know that access to Canals is grated to BCU members through their membership. Just not too clear on River access. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...