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Local Info & Links/Places to stay
Sit On Kayaks for Sale:
At the end of the season (September) we sell off our rental fleet of sit on tops, paddles and Buoyancy Aids. You can put your name down at any time during the season for us to contact you when the boats become available. They are sold on a first come first served basis. Send your details to mail@totneskayaks.co.uk
Canoes and Kayaks
For the best equipped and most helpful retail shop in the South west take a look at AS WATERSPORTS (aswatersportsequipment.co.uk) in Exeter. They have been established for a long time, have good local knowledge and can help anyone who is either starting out in kayaking or canoeing for the first time, or experienced club or seasoned paddlers.
Looking for Camping sites or Caravan park than go to Higher Well Farm and Holiday Park
Higher Well Farm and Holiday Park www.higherwellfarmholidaypark.co.uk
A quiet, secluded setting in beautiful countryside close to us on the outskirts of the village. Dogs welcome, and loads of space for tents, hard standing for caravans, or on site static caravans.
Adams Orchard - Stoke Gabriel
If you are looking for that special thatched Devon cottage with great rooms and lovely garden right next to the river this is it! www.toadhallcottages.co.uk/property/adam's-orchard/
Local Pubs/Unusual Venues
The River Shack, Stoke Gabriel
Located next to us in Stoke Gabriel, the cafe offers the opportunity to sit and have a coffee while the rest of the family go out kayaking, or a place to come back to after a good paddle for lunch or tea. There is loads of car parking available at a £3.20 daily charge. More Details at:(www.therivershack.co.uk)
The Vineyard Café Sharpham
When you leave Stoke Gabriel and head upriver the first stop is Sharpham Estate where you can pull in and wander to the Vineyard Cafe. It's an open air restaurant where you can sit and enjoy a glass of Sharphams finest white wine while enjoying beautifully prepared local food and taking in the glorious river views. Take a look at Vineyard Cafe.
The Maltsters Arms Tuckenhay
Across the River from us lies Bow creek. A suitable place for new paddlers to explore on an easy three hour paddle and a great pub lunch! Take a look at the Maltsters Arms Pub (www.tuckenhay.com)
The Ferry Boat Inn Dittisham
Paddling downriver the furthest we allow you to go unguided is Dittisham. It is a glorious little riverside village with great views along the River Dart and with the fabulous Ferry Boat Inn. Easy to get there by boat as the roads are very narrow, and if you leave your car in the beach car park you can return to find ducks paddling past it! Take a look at the Ferry Boat Inn (ferryboatinndittisham.co.uk)
Local Canoe Clubs/Paddler Sites
Totnes Canoe Club
Tamar Canoe Association
UK Rivers Guide Book
The main site/forum to see whats goinig on in the world of UK kayaking.