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What a fantastic 5.5-mile (8.8 km) paddle on the Great Stour in Kent. This out-and-back paddle took in some of the medieval city of Canterbury and some beautiful countryside. As seen in the video, this paddle is not for the faint-hearted or novice paddlers, as the Stour is very fast-flowing at some points in this area of Kent.
The River Stour is the second-longest river in Kent. It originates as the Great Stour in Lenham and flows towards and through Canterbury and then on towards the sea at Pegwell Bay. The River Stour is the second-longest river in Kent. It originates as the Great Stour in Lenham and flows towards and through Canterbury and then on towards the sea at Pegwell Bay. There is a Right of Navigation on the river from Canterbury to the sea. After two weirs above Fordwich, the river becomes tidal.
. After two weirs above Fordwich, the river becomes tidal.
Lush green banks and reed beds line the most part of the river from source to sea. With pretty converted mill buildings, ancient bridges, and sites such as the historic city of Canterbury to paddle through, it's an incredible place to paddle. No licence is required.
There seems to be much confusion whether the public have rights of access to the River Stour in Canterbury. There is a right of navigation on the Kentish River Stour to Canterbury. However, it is presently navigable only from the sea at Pegwell Bay to Fordwich. There are weirs a short distance above Fordwich Bridge. It may be possible to canoe from Canterbury to Fordwich, but there is no official access or portage over the weirs. This launch point is listed on the River Stour route map on the Go-Paddling website. I certainly would not deliberately walk or paddle through someone else's land. In my defence, I am waiting for YAG laser surgery as I am suffering from posterior subcapsular cataracts, which are affecting my reading vision. It has also reduced my vision in bright light, so if there were signs on route I would be unlikely to be able to read them clearly. Likewise, I am always considerate and do not harm man or beast. I have commented on the Go-Paddling River Stour in Kent map page, advising people to not paddle upstream of Fordwich or launch from Tonford Lane. I have also messaged Go-Paddling to report this launch point.
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