Ripon To York Overnight Expedition 2026
Schedule
Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 02:30 am
UTC+01:00Location
Ripon Canal Basin | Ripon, EN
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We will meet at Ripon Canal Basin. Here you will be given a safety brief and provided with the equipment listed below. Where our paddle begins. The trip will be approx 48km in length and will take 2 days to paddle. Cars will be left at Ripon and you will be transported back from York.We are more than happy to help you prepare for this great paddle paddle if you are not sure what ability to be at please see below. Get in touch to see what we can do to support your preparation before the paddle.
To come on this trip you must
Have paddling experience (e.g. have completed an intro to SUP session).
Be able to self-rescue (get back on the board in deep water unassisted).
Be able to swim and confident in the water.
Have the flexibility to get from kneeling to standing.
Have the ability to paddle a minimum of 20km over a day ( we have training paddles that you can join before expeditions )
Day 1 meet 9am at Ripon Canal
The SUP adventure starts on the picturesque canal in Ripon. A few kilometers into our paddle, after passing through a couple of locks, we will take a break at the beautifully kept Oxclose Lock. Snacks eaten and batteries charged, it's onto the meandering river Ure. You will find yourself gently gliding down the wide, slow-moving river with the sounds of the water and birds to keep you company. Look out for riverside wildlife such as kingfishers, herons, and lots more. Soon we will pass the grand gardens of Newby Hall and shortly after arriving at Westwick Lock for lunch. The river journey then continues all the way down to the pretty town of Boroughbridge we can stop if needed to use toilets at marina.We then have another few hours paddle passing Aldwark bridge to get to Linton Ouse lock where we will set up camp and enjoy a relaxing evening beside the river at the pub enjoying a nice meal.
Day 2 Paddle to York
After a breakfast roll and hot brew at the onsite pub we take down the tents and load or SUP's ready for our paddle to York, A slightly shorter day where we start to see the river get a bit more busy with cruise boats and barges. Finally we will start to paddle through the city of York where we will be transported back to Ripon, But not before a celebratory drink to finish the epic trip
We Supply: (can be picked up before day to pack)
Long john wetsuit and wetsuit top(Shorts/(Own Leggings and sports top if warm weather)
Quality paddle Jacket
Buoyancy Aid
Waist leash, paddle, and SUP Board
personal possessions and spare kit
20 litre water proof day bag
60 litre Water Proof bag exped kit
Tent ( 2/3 person can be shared between 2 paddlers)
Sleeping Matt
Required:
Footwear: trainers or wetsuit boots/shoes
Base Layer top/ WickT-shirt
Mid-weight fleece
Leggings or shorts
Spare clothing in case you get wet
Small travel Towel
Drink, 1 liter water( NO alcohol)
Packed lunch and snacks 2 days
Personal Medication: any prescription medicines you need such as inhaler
Very Small wash kit/suncream
Sleeping bag
Sun glasses/ hat
A minimum of 4 people will need to have booked onto the trip for it to go ahead, this will be confirmed ahead of time.
If this trip is booked as a group it can be made bespoke to you.
Please get in touch to find out more about shorter trip options.
Price includes:
Campsite fees
Pub evening meal
Breakfast,
Tents and all kit listed
Return Transport back to your vehicle
Discount can be given depending on size of group.
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Where is it happening?
Ripon Canal Basin, 11 North Street, Ripon, HG4 1JY, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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