Blyth sits on the tidal stretch of the River Blyth in southeast Northumberland, offering one of the more accessible entry points for paddlers on this short but historically significant river.

A slipway at Blyth Boathouse and access near the harbour provide sheltered launch options, with the estuary offering calm water paddling past fishing boats, piers, and mudflats rich in birdlife.

Paddlers should remain aware of tidal flows and give way to harbour traffic, keeping close to the banks where visibility is clearest. No licence is required to paddle the River Blyth.