RIVER YEALM

The River Yealm is located a 20 minute drive east of Plymouth. It's a very picturesque location and one of our favourite spots to take beginners. Hills surrounding the river mean it generally remains sheltered and it offers flat water for several kilometres.

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The River Yealm is tidal. You can launch at all states of tide but when the tide is out, you can only access a small section of water that leads out to sea. The river is best enjoyed at high tide when you can paddle up towards a nature reserve.

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There is very limited parking in the two nearby villages and please be considerable of local residents when parking. A permit is required to paddle on the River Yealm and this can be purchased from the Harbour Authority in Newton Ferrers before launching. Beware of slow-moving boat traffic in the summer. In the winter, boats are almost non-existent and many of the moorings are empty.

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Some lovely pubs and restaurants are located in nearby villages Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo, with hot or cold drinks to enjoy after your paddle.

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SUP South Devon offers guided tours of the River Yealm and surrounding areas. Get in touch now to book one of our limited tours in Spring 2022!