Paddling near Manchester, England

Manchester sits at the heart of a dense canal network and within reach of some of the North West's most varied moving water. The Bridgewater Canal runs directly through the conurbation, giving city-based paddlers a calm, accessible route for SUP and touring kayak trips. Beyond the urban fringe, rivers such as the Mersey, Ribble and Derwent extend the range considerably, while purpose-built centres at Debdale and Hollingworth Lake cater to beginners and improvers alike.