Places to Paddleboard
IMPORTANT - If you are new to paddleboarding or kayaking, you are advised to stick to inland locations, please ensure you read our safety section.
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Eye Bridge
Wimborne, Dorset
Eye Bridge in Wimborne is on the River Stour. It has plenty of parking right next to the river, however, it can quickly fill up on a summers weekend.
Eyebridge is a lovely spot to Paddleboard, you can head up stream for a good 5+ miles and there’s also a pub stop off at the end (Coventry Arms) if you fancy it.
Dream Boats (River Stour)
Wimborne, Dorset
The River Stour by Dream Boats is another lovely spot for Paddle Boarding on the River Stour.
Park down at Riverside Park Industrial Estate from here you can pump up your board, and follow the path down to the river. There is a floating jetty owned by Dreamboats to make it nice and easy to get on your boards.
Sandbanks
Poole, Dorset
With golden sand and breath-taking views, it’s not difficult to see why Sandbanks is considered one of the best beaches in Britain.
Paddle boarding around Sandbanks, Studland Bay and Poole Harbour is one of the best things you could do during a holiday in Dorset.
Rockley Park (Harbours Edge)
Poole, Dorset
Harbours Edge at Rockley Park in Poole is a lovely day out on the boards, perfect for family day out at the beach.
Harbours edge has a cafe which sells food, iced coffees and soft drinks. It’s on a secluded beach that’s usually pretty quiet.
You have to drive all the way through the Park to get to Harbours Edge, parking can be tricky if you’re arriving late.
Durdle Door
Wareham, Dorset
Durdle Door is possibly the most iconic location on the Jurassic Coast and the historic arch is a great place to paddle board – going through the arch is an unforgettable experience! The best place to start is at nearby Lulworth Cove, a couple of miles along the coast where the clear water can be accessed via a small shingle beach.
River Frome
Wareham, Dorset
Wareham is a pretty riverside town, flanked on both sides by the River Piddle and the River Frome. The River Frome flows right past the centre of the town at Wareham Quay and it’s a lovely place to get on the water on a paddle board.
Head east and you can paddle past the boats and marinas towards the Arne Nature Reserve and Poole Harbour.
Christchurch Habour
Christchurch
The River Stour in Christchurch is another lovely place to Paddle Board, you can paddle all the way out to Muddeford or head upstream to stay on the River. Plenty of places to stop off and have a picnic.
The place to launch from is Mayors Mead car park, it gives you a grassy area to lay your boards down and the River runs next to the Car Park.