Holme Pierrepont Whitewater Course
Holme Pierrepont Whitewater Course
Holme Pierrepont Whitewater Course is a 700-metre, gravity-fed Grade 3 artificial whitewater course situated on the River Trent at Nottingham's National Water Sports Centre, between the weir on the canalised Trent and the regatta lake.
Built in 1986 from concrete, it drops just over four metres in height and carries up to 28 m³/s of water without pumping, making it both environmentally friendly and available to paddle seven days a week.
The course is a focal point for whitewater paddling in England, having hosted international slalom, freestyle, and wild water racing events including the Commonwealth Games and European Championships.
The lower "Daleks" section suits beginners, while the main course is appropriate for intermediate paddlers. The deep channels and few underwater obstructions make swimming through it relatively safe.
It is notably boily but surges less than many comparable artificial courses, and serves as a valuable training resource particularly during summer when natural whitewater is scarce.
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