
Grantchester Paddle Board Hire
At a glance
Duration90 minute hire | 3 hour hire | 6 hour hire
Departs fromScudamore's Boatyard
- 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
- Flexible online bookings
Before you go
ConcessionsTake a look to see if you can use our concessions rates.Read more
Map of The BacksSee spectacular sights on The Backs in Cambridge - our map will guide you on your punting adventure.Read more
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What makes paddle board hire a good outdoor activity in Cambridge?
Paddle board hire is a great choice if you want an active outdoor route on the upper River Cam. From Scudamore's Boatyard, you can head towards Grantchester for countryside views, fitness-focused paddling, space for one dog where suitable and a fresh way to experience Cambridge.
Flexible online bookings
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90 minute hire
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3 hour hire
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6 hour hire
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- To hire a Paddle Board without an adult, you need to be aged 16 years or older. The minimum age to participate in paddleboarding is 12 years old. If your party has members 15 years old or younger, they must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older.
- The maximum capacity of a paddle board 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 Paddle Board 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 paddle board on time at the end of your hire slot to avoid potential delays to other customers who may be waiting.
- Grantchester Paddle board hire 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
Have a question?
We recommend booking in advance; this way, you won't miss your chance to go paddleboarding and book yourself a guaranteed entry.
Before you go
ConcessionsTake a look to see if you can use our concessions rates.Read more
Map of The BacksSee spectacular sights on The Backs in Cambridge - our map will guide you on your punting adventure.Read more
Gift VouchersUniquely 'Cambridge' experience vouchers. Choose from adventure, luxury and history.Read more