Southcombe Farm | Bideford Canoe Experience

The Bideford Canoe Experience is great fun, paddling open canoes on the gorgeous River Torridge, Bideford, North Devon.

No experience or special clothing required. Experienced and fully qualified guide. All equipment provided.

You will learn the basics of canoe paddling and head off on a canoe journey to explore, see wildlife, and practice a variety of canoeing skills.

The Torridge has a terrific amount of wildlife and interesting history.

You will see the countryside from a new and exciting perspective.

Common sights include jumping fish, Heron, Kingfisher, Curlew, Cormorant, Sandpipers, Ducks, Geese, Dragon fly, and if you are really lucky…

Things to remember

Booking Confirmation and Joining Instructions These will be e-mailed to you as soon as you have booked. If you do not receive them please check your Junk / Spam folders.

Group Sizes For immediate online booking our maximum group size is 8 persons. The minimum group size is 2 persons…

Jackie - 3 August 2025

Had a lovely afternoon canoeing with Paul. Having never sat in a canoe before, Paul was patient and informative. Learnt so much out on the river and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Would definitely recommend and would definitely go again.