{"product_id":"paddle-london-paddleboard-kayak-canoe-guide","title":"Paddle London","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe definitive guide to exploring the rivers, canals, parks and reservoirs of London under paddle power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaddling in London offers a paddle experience like no other, combining a connection to nature with the vibrant energy of the city's architecture, culture and art. Written by highly experienced paddleboard instructor, Anu Aladin, this complete guide features 40 routes, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-tidal Thames from Windsor to Teddington: Lush greenery, scenic meadows, secret backwaters and historical landmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal from Hayes to Paddington: A green corridor with an industrial past, where history intertwines with serene waters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiver Lea, River Lee Navigation and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park: a harmonious blend of nature, history and urban charm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom short paddles to longer expeditions, this book includes excursions for all levels of ability. Responsible paddling is covered thoroughly, with a guide to safety equipment and how to use it properly, staying environmentally aware, and advice on licensing. Each route details the best places to stop, and the sites, landmarks and wildlife to look out for along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith beautiful photography, and clear maps containing directions to paddle and launching points, this is the essential guide to making the very most of exploring London under paddle power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing this book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIVER THAMES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e01 Reading to Wargrave via St Patrick's Stream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e02 Maidenhead to Hedsor Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e03 Windsor and Backwaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e04 Windsor to Hampton Court\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e05 Weybridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e06 Hampton to Molesey and Thames Aits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e07 Thames Ditton to River Ember\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e08 Kingston to Hampton Court\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e09 Kingston to Teddington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Ham House to Teddington Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 Richmond to Eel Pie Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Kew Bridge to Richmond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 Putney to Kew Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 Chelsea to Kew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 Battersea to Greenwich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCANALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 Rickmansworth to Watford (Grand Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 Rickmansworth – Uxbridge (Grand Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 West Drayton – Slough (Grand Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 Hayes to Hanwell (Grand Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 Brentford to Fox Inn at Hanwell (Grand Union\/River Brent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 Hayes to Greenford (Grand Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 Greenford to Harlesden (Grand Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23 Little Venice to Kensal Green (Grand Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 Camden to Maida Hill Tunnel (Regent's)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 Camden to King's Cross (Regent's)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 Islington to Hackney (Regent's)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27 Hackney to Mile End (Regent's)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28 London Legacy Loop (Limehouse Basin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29 Limehouse Loop (Lee Navigation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 Hertford to Broxbourne (Lee Navigation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31 Broxbourne to Ponders End (Lee Navigation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 Ponders End to Tottenham Hale (Lee Navigation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 Clapton to Hackney Wick (Lee Navigation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER WATERWAYS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 Crookham Wharf – Colt Hill (Basingstoke)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 Colt Hill – Greywell Tunnel (Basingstoke)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 Godalming – Shepperton (Wey Navigations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e37 Marsh Lane – Manor Farm (Jubilee River)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e38 Esher – Hersham (River Mole)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e39 West Reservoir Centre, Stoke Newington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 Royal Victoria Dock (Docklands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeyond the Paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto credits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Adlard Coles","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ 1st edition (2026)","offer_id":57645095387510,"sku":"9781399416801","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0285\/2287\/2891\/files\/9781399416801-Paddle_London-1-CWNB.jpg?v=1775759258","url":"https:\/\/sailorshop.co.uk\/products\/paddle-london-paddleboard-kayak-canoe-guide","provider":"SailorShop.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}