Grantchester Paddle Board Hire

Journey out from central Cambridge along the River Cam’s rural Upper River route, by way of stand-up paddle board. Stand-up paddle boarding is both great fun, and great for fitness.

We offer inflatable stand-up paddle boards to hire for 90 minutes, or 3 hours.

90 minutes gives you the time to view the peaceful scenery surrounding the Upper River, including quiet Cambridge parks such as Sheep’s Green. 3 hours provides time for further exploration along the river, and more exercise! Stand-up paddle boarding can be a great way to build and maintain fitness, balance, and strength.

Each of our paddle boards accommodates one person, and can be hired from our Boatyard Punt Station. If you wish to bring a canine companion along for your adventure, there is room on our boards to do so (one dog per board).

We provide life jackets (for both humans and canines!), and can provide dry bags upon request.

Tickets from just £19.50

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1. Select type of boat:

Paddle Boards
from £19.50

Paddle Board age requirements:

- To hire a Paddle Board you need to be aged 16 years or older

Pick up location:

- Boatyard Punting Station at Granta Place, Cambridge City Centre.
- For more information please visit "Find Us" page.

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The minimum age for hiring a boat is 16 years old. The minimum age to go on a paddle board is 16 years old. The minimum age someone can be accompanied on a paddle board is 12 years old. For paddle boards, any members of your party aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older.
The maximum capacity of a double kayak is 2 people and for a single kayak 1 person.
Aim to arrive 15 minutes before your booking slot to allow time for checking in. At check-in you'll be asked to leave a contactless card hire deposit, then read and electronically sign our Conditions of Hire.
You can easily reschedule your booking up to 1 hour before departure by following the link in your booking confirmation.
Once you've boarded your kayak you'll receive a hire handover briefing from a member of our staff, after which your hire commences.
Any additional hire beyond your allotted time will be calculated at the usual hourly hire rate of £3.5 per 6 minutes.
We ask that you do your best to return your kayak on time at the end of your hire slot to avoid potential delays to other customers who may be waiting.
Kayak hire on Grantchester takes place between our Boatyard Punt Station in Cambridge and the village of Grantchester. Boats can't be taken on the lower river, along the College Backs. To see the College Backs and its colleges you can book our College Backs self-hire boats.
Bookings are subject to our Terms & Conditions.

Please call us on 01223 359750 if you have any questions about your purchase.

Scudamore's Boatyard
Granta Place
Cambridge
CB2 1RS

Cambridge Parking and Transport

2. Select hire length:

90 minute hire

3 hour hire

6 hour hire

Want to experience the joy of paddle boarding? The 90 minute hire is a great value way to get out on the water.

Highlights:

- Sheep's Green: 10 minutes of paddling
- Paradise Nature Reserve: 30 minutes of paddling.

Do you want more time for a good exercise? Then a longer 3-hour hire might be best for you.

Highlights:

- Sheep's Green: 10 minutes of paddling
- Paradise Nature Reserve: 30 minutes of paddling.

The best option if you want to have a picnic or spend some nice time under the rays on Grantchester Meadows.

Highlights:

- Sheep's Green: 10 minutes of paddling
- Paradise Nature Reserve: 30 minutes of paddling
- Grantchester Meadows: 1 hour of paddling
- Grantchester Village: 1.5 hour of paddling

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Do I need to pre-book?

Yes. All of our paddle boards require pre-booking online and are not available for purchase at our kiosks.

Can I change my booking time?

Yes. The time and date of your booking can be changed up to 1 hour in advance. Just follow the unique link in your e-booking confirmation where you can select a new date and time.

How many people can go in a paddle board?

Our paddle boards are limited to 1 person maximum.

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, we are decidedly dog friendly, so feel free to bring along one of your four-legged friends! We offer life-vests for dogs too!

Do you offer buoyancy aids or dry bags?

Personal buoyancy aids (life-vests for swimmers or life-jackets for non-swimmers) are included as part of the hire and must be worn. Dry-bags are offered to every booking. Life-vests for dogs are offered on request.

What should I wear?

Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes for boating and paddle boarding activity. You need to make sure you have the correct footwear, which is non-slip, stable, can’t fall off easily and offers protection to your toes and heel. Non-slip soles and clothes which will not impede swimming in case of capsize.

Is there a changing room?

Yes. We provide a chanigng room alongside lockers in case you need it.

Can I see the famous colleges and The Backs?

Not with the Grantchester paddle board hire. The route takes you out of Cambridge towards the meadows and rural areas surrounding the city. To see the colleges and The Backs, you can join our chauffeured tours or book a punt hire on The Backs.

What is a concession?

We offer preferential rates for groups such as students, seniors and much more. You can see the full list here

Any other questions?

Email: enquiries@scudamores.com
Phone: 01223 359750

Concessions

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Grantchester Paddle Board Hire

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