Kayaking And Canoeing in Stockport

The UK has some of the most beautiful inland and coastal waters in the world, some of which can only be explored from the water. One of the best ways to see it is in a kayak or canoe, peacefully paddling into coastal caves or along gentle rivers taking in the scenery and wildlife around you.

Canoeing is a great activity you can take your family on. Greater Manchester is not the first place as a canoeing destination, but if you look at the map, there’s quite a few waterways, and the source of the River Mersey is just one.

The river is formed in Stockport from the confluence of the Rivers Goyt and Tame. The first mile is unusable due to high built up banks and a shopping centre built over the river. Downstream from Stockport the river has a rock gorge for the first half mile, the river valley is mainly undeveloped and rural due to the risk of flooding.