Outdoor Hire Centres - Explore Essex & Suffolk by bike, canoe or camping

A great 2 day adventure for couples and groups alike.

For details of the shorter Family Friendly Canoe Camping trip please click here.

Paddle the River Stour navigation from end to end (Sudbury to Cattawade) as it weaves through the Dedham Vale & Stour Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (locally known as Constable Country).

Departing from our Sudbury Hire Centre on the first day of your trip, you'll paddle through Sudbury, Henny, Bures and onto a riverside campsite where you'll spend the night.

Day two of your trip takes you though Nayland, Dedham, Flatford and finally Cattawade Nature Reserve (RSPB) where we'll meet you.

This is a self guided trip. Expect circa 12 miles / 7 hours of paddling per day. Click here for the shorter Family Friendly Route.

Departs on any day (March to October).

Traditional 'open canoes' require two adults to paddle and carry around the portages.

Sit-on-Top Kayaks are single seat boats, we suggest for age 16yrs and over on this trip.

PRICES based on two adults:

Weekday (Tues/Weds, Weds/Thurs)

£95pp incl boat hire, campsite fees and transfers.

£115pp incl above plus camping kit (tent, sleeping matts / bags, cook set)

Weekends (Fri/Sat, Sat/Sun, Sun/Mon)

£140pp incl boat hire, campsite fees, transfers

£165 incl camping kit