Stand Up Paddle Boarding Journey Down Bude Canal: Exciting and Accessible Water Sport for All
4.9
49 Ratings
Cornwall

Embark on an exciting Stand Up Paddleboarding journey down Bude Canal. Discover this accessible water sport that is perfect for families and large groups.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Crescent - Get kitted up with a suitably sized inflatable paddleboard and extendable paddle. Listen carefully to the instruction and you may not get wet… however you can get fitted with a wetsuit just incase!

When you are on the water you will learn to how manoeuvre the board on your knees before getting up on your feet and explore the waterways looking like a pro!

What's Included
  • Stand up paddleboard and extendable paddle provided
Additional Information

Stand Up Paddleboarding, popularly known as SUP, is an increasingly popular water sport in Bude, UK.
The extensive surfboard-style paddleboard offers a reliable foundation for you to stand on, while the extended canoe paddle allows you to effortlessly navigate the water in a short period of time.
Owing to its lower difficulty level compared to surfing,…

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Location
The Crescent
Please meet at the Freewave Surf Academy SUP trailer in the Crescent (Overflow) Carpark. This is located behind the Bude Tourist Information Centre.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(49 Ratings)
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U9077tllindat
Sep 2, 2026
Fun day - We had a lovely time. Collection was easy. Equipment was in excellent condition. Thank you so much. Lin.
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Z9494rnnickf
Aug 28, 2026
Great SUP trip - Bude canel is beautiful and getting the boards and paddle is very easy. we use Freewave every year. Great service.
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Mattw931
Aug 17, 2026
Fantastic way to spend an afternoon! - Fantastic couple of hours learning how to paddle-board. James was a brilliant instructor and we were both standing-up before the end. My daughter and I loved it and will definitely be going again.
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Sherineb962
Jul 21, 2026
Brilliant paddleboarding experience on Bude canal - Really enjoyed our first paddleboarding experience on Bude canal. The guides were very friendly and helpful and would highly recommend! Beautiful weather and a fun trip for the family. Thank you freewave surf academy
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127gilesm
Apr 7, 2026
New hobby unlocked! - Paddle boarding lesson with Glyn. Was great - me and my two kids were stood up and hooked in no time.
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Gemmamw2141ml
Aug 18, 2025
SUP down the canal - great paddleboards, available to hire, i was surprised to discover it was a self service thing. I was expecting to meet someone at the sup hire place. luckily another client had more experience than us and advised us which paddleboards we needed and how to secure the finns a waterproof bag was availble also, so i was able to keep my car keys and phone with me. really loved exploring the canal it was so relaxing and a great way to see more of bude. highly recommend.
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Karen
Aug 10, 2025
SUP hire along Bude canal - Hired the paddle boards to use along Bude canal, it was an easy booking system. Information for collecting and returning paddle boards was clear and easy to follow. Everyone enjoyed their time on the boards, would definitely use again when visiting Bude, and would highly recommend it to others!
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Georgets3808pz
Aug 6, 2025
As moderately experienced boarders we were allowed suitable freedom and were in a good group of similar age and skill. - Good instructor - James - very relaxed, personable and in control. A group 6 of similar age and skill worked well and all had foun . Great weather helped
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Puddleduck_7
Jul 30, 2025
Great session- James was fab - We booked a 2 hour lesson for hubby and son and at the same time a2 hour hour for me and my daughter as we have been before. Daughter and I pootled around and then we all went up the canal together. The guy from free wave, James, was lovely, very calm and patient. It was a lovely trip up the canal a bit breezy on the way back and at times our 8 had old was struggling to get back so James attached his their boards together and helped him back. Made him feel very relaxed about it all and he really enjoyed his first experience of paddleboarding.
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Nomad32948430351
Jul 30, 2025
Paddle boarding on the Bude canal. - The instructor was brilliant. Boards and paddles were supplied. We had a great time paddle boarding on the canal. Loads of fun. Definitely worth a go.
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