Bristol Avon: Paddling from Saltford (west of Bath) to Bristol. Canoe/kayak 21km. 4K

[@plodonsteady4712]

Great video, I regularly cycle around Bristol and have done a bit of Kayaking in Devon, this trip is now on my list.

[@tomaszkwiecinski1976]

Thank you Nick, great video. 👍

[@richardhaupt88]

How long did that take out of interest? Does the current favour that duration the whole day?

[@NicksAdventures999]

Hi. I did a very relaxed paddle in a not fast tracking kayak. I think I left around 10.30 am, arrived around 6.30-7pm or so. I’ve done Bath-Bristol early start, and got stuck at Nathan lock as it got dark around 6pm. Flow can vary, usually gentle in the summer, can be strong in the winter..

[@berneysharp3940]

Looks awesome. How did you get to Saltford with your boat please?

[@NicksAdventures999]

Thanks. Taxi. The beauty of an inflatable. I've done it from Bath also: by train.

[@breakbystealth]

Did you go through the pass on the weir at the start with a skeg in? I want to try this route but my partner only has a cheap Intex and it looks like this would cause some damage

[@breakbystealth]

Also how long did the whole trip take? Really fancy this one.

[@NicksAdventures999]

@@breakbystealth Hi yes with a skeg. It's a smallish central skeg, and went down fine. It may depend on how much water there is.

[@NicksAdventures999]

@@breakbystealth A pretty long day without rushing. I think I started around 10am, and finished around 6.30-7pm. It would be quicker with faster flows. And it was very very hot!