BB Severn Challenge

14/04/2025

They've made it!
Well done to the team. It was a bit hard going paddling into the wind today, but Sharpness was reached.
Thank you to the staff of the Cotswold Canals Restoration Group - Saul Junction for the hospitality and support.
Thank you to all our supporters. We'll be back in April 2027.

13/04/2025

Day 6, our last day on the river. It is now wide and deep, so no more dodging rocks. Our route took us from Upton Marina to Gloucester Docks. Last day today, down the canal to Sharpness. Give us a wave if you're around.
, Tingdene Marinas & Boat Sales

12/04/2025

The second longest day today with 22 miles paddled, 4 locks navigated (one with a 250m portage due to maintenance) and loads of water drunk as the temperatures hit the 20s.
5 days down, 2 to go. Come and see us finish at Saul Junction about lunchtime on Sunday.
, Boys' Brigade Canoe Club

10/04/2025

It's moving day for the Severn Challenge, both down the river and to new overnight accommodation. Thank you to Stiperstones Methodist Church for the last four nights. We're now at Malvern Baptist Church UK for two nights. Today's photos focus on the Wallingford & Didcot Boys' Brigade contingent, each of whom added 19 miles to their total and have so far paddled 74 miles.
We were also donated a canoe today! Thank you to Tony's Restaurant (first coffee stop for the support crew) and High Town Grill in Bridgnorth.

09/04/2025

Day three was a day of bridges! We started from just underneath the historic bridge at Atcham and continued through the Ironbridge Gorge, under its many bridges, including the first Iron Bridge.

08/04/2025

Another sunny day and another 20 miles under our belts. Not so much winding around fallen trees today, but the low water is still adding to the fun.
We head through the Ironbridge gorge next.

07/04/2025

Day one of the Severn Challenge done.
There's not been much rain recently, so the river was low. This did make the paddle more interesting though as there were more riffles than wet years.

16/03/2025

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16/04/2023

And they're off.

16/04/2023

Ready for the off.

15/04/2023