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.

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Guaranteed entry time

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90 minute hire
from £15.50

3 hour hire
from £21.50

Highlights:

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

Highlights:

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

Know before you buy ▾

COVID-19 safety ▾

Getting here ▾

The minimum age for hiring a paddle board is 16 years old.
The maximum capacity of a paddle board is 1 person.
A changing room is provided at our Boatyard punt station in case you need it. Buoyancy aids are required to be worn. Dry bags come as standard with your hire. A locker room is available.
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 boat on time at the end of your hire slot to avoid potential delays to other customers who may be waiting.
Paddle board 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.

What we’re doing differently

Requiring visitors to book in advance to avoid crowding and limiting numbers on each punt.
Thoroughly sanitising all equipment (boat, cushions, pole and paddle) before and after each use.
Implementing designated pedestrian route layouts and signage on site, along with dedicated members of staff to monitor the flow of people.
Conducting briefings and hire handover procedures from one meter plus when socidal-distancing rules are in place.

What we ask of you

Bring your own hand sanitiser (and other PPE if you want to of course).
Be confidently mobile as we have had to adapt how we hold the boat to get you on and off and are unable to offer you a supporting hand or arm.
NOT to participate if you / anyone in your household/group have been infected or displayed any coronavirus symptoms, or have been in contact with anyone that has the virus, within the last 14 days.

During your visit

In order to maintain social distancing, please arrive on time. Sadly, if you're more than 15 minutes late, we won’t be able to guarantee you entry. Your entry will be at the discretion of the Duty Manager, who will base their decision on visitor numbers and the ability to maintain social distancing.
Have your booking confirmation ready to show the Scudamore’s staff member at the front entrance, preferably on your mobile device, to minimise contact.
To help keep everyone safe, please follow social distancing and government guidance throughout your visit. Please look out for our staff and any signs around the site, taking care to follow their guidance.
You are encouraged to clean or sanitise your hands immediately before and after your trip. Hand sanitiser will be available on site for the use of any customers who don’t have their own.

Scudamore's Boatyard
Granta Place
Cambridge
CB2 1RS

Cambridge Parking and Transport

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To hire a paddle board you'll need:

- To be aged 16 years or older
- Previous experience in paddle sports and be confident around water
- To be generally fit with a good level of coordination

Paddle boards available to book from March to October

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Have a question?

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.

Any other questions?

Email: enquiries@scudamores.com
Phone: 01223 359750

Concessions

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Grantchester Paddle Board Hire

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What we’re doing differently

What we ask of you

During your visit

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Concessions