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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Canoe Photo courtesy of
Geoff and Pauline Broad

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.

Latest News

2010 Season now open

We are taking bookings now for one day trips in April.
One or two day trips will be running from May until late September.
Dont leave you booking until the last moment, places on our trips are in heavy
demand and we already have substantial bookings for the season.

We do not usually run two day trips during the week, as we require a full compliment of
passengers to make the journey viable.
However, if you can organise a party of 8 to 10 then please contact the Booking Office,
and we will do our very best to accommodate your requirements

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Do you require a Guest Speaker for your Club or Society Meetings ?
Geoff our Director can give you a talk on the River Stour detailing its history
up to the present day activities.
Tel:- 01787 375377 for further information
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The Question is often asked -
"So what do you do in the winter when the season is closed"
Well here is the answer
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Bures Mill has a new footbridge which will allow easier portaging
For more information see the "News & Opportunities" page.
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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.
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Saturday lunchtime and evening meals will now take place
at the Eight Bells PH in Bures.
Canoes will moor directly opposite the Pub, Saturday lunchtimes
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