Beginner Paddleboarding Adventure Day in Bath

Stand Up Paddleboarding Lesson and Tour in Bath £85

  • Paddleboarding

    All levels adventure paddle on the River Avon in Surrey

  • Learn to SUP

    The perfect introduction to paddleboarding for beginners and a full day to build your skills!

  • Experienced Paddlers Welcome

    Perfect for paddlers with previous experience looking to explore a new location

  • Escape the City

    Reconnect with nature in a beautiful tranquil setting!

  • Meet New Friends

    This trip has been created for solo attendees!

Join Gutsy Girls for our all-women paddleboarding lesson and adventure day in Bath. Perfect for those new to the sport or looking to refine their skills, this full-day adventure is designed to immerse you in the world of SUP in a supportive, fun and welcoming setting!

On arrival, you will receive a safety briefing before being introduced to your Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Boarding equipment. Our expert, friendly coaches are passionate about paddleboarding and committed to making your experience enjoyable and rewarding.

You’ll start on your knees and rise to your feet when you’re ready. There’s no rush—our goal is for you to feel confident and comfortable on the water.

Activities

  • Stand Up Paddleboarding

    Whether it’s your first time on a SUP or looking to polish your paddling, our session is tailored to your pace and ability. Our coaches excel in helping you master the technique more efficiently, ensuring you leave with new skills and a greater love for paddleboarding.

  • Beginner Friendly

    You don’t need any previous experience to join as our instructor will guide you through everything you need to know to paddle confidently on the water, and all essential equipment is provided. We’ll go at a relaxed pace, taking in the captivating surroundings as we go. Plus the downstream direction we’ll be taking means this should be a calm and comfortable day out on the water.

    If you’ve done paddleboarding before, you’ll definitely still get something from this adventure as you’ll find our SUP route to be an unmissably gorgeous one, no matter your experience level!

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Whether it’s your first time on a SUP or looking to polish your paddling, our session is tailored to your pace and ability. Our coaches excel in helping you master the technique more efficiently, ensuring you leave with new skills and a greater love for paddleboarding.

Beginner Friendly

You don’t need any previous experience to join as our instructor will guide you through everything you need to know to paddle confidently on the water, and all essential equipment is provided. We’ll go at a relaxed pace, taking in the captivating surroundings as we go. Plus the downstream direction we’ll be taking means this should be a calm and comfortable day out on the water.

If you’ve done paddleboarding before, you’ll definitely still get something from this adventure as you’ll find our SUP route to be an unmissably gorgeous one, no matter your experience level!

Location

Once everyone is comfortably up and paddling, we'll embark on a serene journey along the River Avon. We are thrilled to explore this untouched stretch of water, starting at the picturesque Claverton Weir—a popular spot for wild swimming—before making our scenic return to Bath. This tranquil, boat-free area is teeming with wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for kingfishers darting above the water, and you might even catch a glimpse of a beaver in its natural habitat!

We’ll also take a leisurely pause en route for a floating picnic—so be sure to bring your packed lunch!

By the end of our session, you'll have gained the essential skills and confidence to join our River and Canal SUP Adventure Day in Bath!

  • Our start and endpoint is

    on the river opposite 'Gather Cafe' in Batheaston:

    London Road East

    Batheaston

    Bath BA1 7RL

    Google Maps

    STARTING TIME 10:00 AM 

    END TIME BY 3:30 - 4:00 PM

  • You can travel to Bath by train, then it’s a 15 minute taxi to the launch site. The taxi costs around £10-15; you'll find them lined up outside the station or you can use Uber.

    Alternatively you can catch the bus from the bus station (next door to Bath Spa train station) to "Stambridge" bus stop in Batheaston, which is opposite the launch point. This should take about 20 minutes.

    We advise using google map directions on the "Public transport" travel mode for buses and directions on the day, but the 3 Bathcity bus to Bathford and the 231 to Chippenham both work. There may be other buses too depending on the time and day you're there.

    You'll receive a link to join a WhatsApp group with the other Gutsy Girls on your event, and you can use this to arrange to share taxis and transport as you please.

  • This session is perfect for all levels, including complete beginners!

  • We provide 10l bags to carry what you need on the board - don't overpack!

    • Sportswear; fast drying, lightweight t-shirt, shorts or leggings. 

    • Extra lightweight warm top in case you take an early swim (eg lightweight fleece)

    • Swimwear underneath for wild swimming (optional).

    • Wetsuit booties, water shoes or trainers, it’s your choice!

    • Change of clothes for your journey in case you get wet. 

    • Packed lunch and snacks 

    • Water for the day, at least 2 litres

    • Waterproof jacket 

    • Sunhat 

    • Sunglasses with floaty strap.

    • Sunscreen

    • Insect repellent

    • Lightweight towel

    • We don't provide wetsuits, however, please feel free to bring your own if you feel the cold.

  • We recommend paddling in sportswear which is fast drying for this paddleboarding adventure, with a change of clothes with you in case you fall in!  We provide 10l bags to carry this. 

    You will need to bring shoes with you on the board! You can paddle in trainers, wetsuit booties, watershoes or barefoot - but you must bring shoes for any portages and stops.

    We don't provide wetsuits, however, please feel free to bring your own if you feel the cold.

Join for £85

  • 5.5 hour stand up paddleboarding lesson and tour

  • Expert SUP coaching from a qualified instructor

  • Board and paddle hire included. 

  • Small group experience created for solo guests!

  • No! 

    This session is perfect for all levels, including complete beginners!

SUP Events Restart June 2025

Our SUP sessions return in June 2025, running weekends until the end of September. Dates go live in May—sign up for updates as they sell out fast!

  • No! 

    This session is perfect for all levels, including complete beginners!

  • You don't need to be a strong swimmer, but you must be able to swim 50 m. You will be provided with a buoyancy aid.

  • You are welcome to bring your own board if you wish, but we do not offer discounts for bringing your own equipment.

    If you are bringing your own board, please let us know in advance. 

  • Gutsy Girls Events are for over 18s only.

  • There is no upper age limit for our adventures - we have women up to 70 years old join us.

    The Gutsy Girls community is filled with fun, friendly and supportive women from 18-70+. We never ask your age, just that you are up for an adventure! 

    As a rough guide, most Gutsy Girls guests are 24-60 years old, with around 60% in their 30s-40s.

    After a day learning to surf, hiking to peaks for incredible views or exploring remote locations by paddleboard, age becomes irrelevant as we're all connected by our experiences.

  • Definitely join alone, the vast majority of guests join come along to our events and retreats solo. 

    Our aim is to connect you with like-minded new friends! We are a very friendly bunch, come as you are, we can’t wait to meet you!

  • Please check your spam folders before contacting us. Hotmail in particular like to put our emails in spam. You'll need to add events@gutsygirls.co.uk and bookings@gutsygirls.co.uk to your safe list or to your contacts.

  • Whenever possible we use female instructors and guides on our day events and trips, however we cannot always guarantee this, simply because there are fewer female instructors available! 

    Our first priority is to work with the most highly experienced and considerate instructors and guides, who are patient, friendly and as passionate as we are about building women’s confidence in the outdoors.  Simply due to the ratio of men to women in the outdoors industry, sometimes this means our guides and instructors are male. We keep a close eye on the feedback our guides receive from our guests as we believe that overall this is more important than their gender. 

    We sincerely hope that as more women are introduced to adventure sports and activities, the amount of female guides and instructors in our industry will increase.

  • Our start point is on the river opposite 'Gather Cafe' in Batheaston:

    London Road East

    Batheaston

    Bath BA1 7RL


    Google Maps


    STARTING TIME 10:00 AM 

  • Our endpoint is on the river opposite 'Gather Cafe' in Batheaston:


    London Road East

    Batheaston

    Bath BA1 7RL


    Google Maps


    END TIME BY 3:30 - 4:00 PM

    We aim to finish by 3.30 pm, but this can depend on the group and pace. Please allow until 4 - 4.30 pm for travel plans.

    Many of our guests choose to enjoy a drink or dinner together before heading home.

  • Yes! There is no waterside cafe on the paddle route so packed lunches are required. There is a convenience shop located opposite the meeting point.

  • Yes! 

    You can travel to Bath by train, then it’s a 15 minute taxi to the launch site. The taxi costs around £10-15; you'll find them lined up outside the station or you can use Uber.

    Alternatively you can catch the bus from the bus station (next door to Bath Spa train station) to "Stambridge" bus stop in Batheaston, which is opposite the launch point. This should take about 20 minutes.

    We advise using google map directions on the "Public transport" travel mode for buses and directions on the day, but the 3 Bathcity bus to Bathford and the 231 to Chippenham both work. There may be other buses too depending on the time and day you're there.

    You'll receive a link to join a WhatsApp group with the other Gutsy Girls on your event, and you can use this to arrange to share taxis and transport as you please.

  • There is a small car park with about 40 spaces at the launch site.

    It should be free to park at the weekends. 

    Address: Batheaston Riverside and Garden Car Park
    London Rd East
    Batheaston
    BA1 7NB

  • We provide 10l bags to carry what you need on the board - don't overpack!

    • Sportswear; fast drying, lightweight t-shirt, shorts or leggings. 

    • Extra lightweight warm top in case you take an early swim (eg lightweight fleece)

    • Swimwear underneath for wild swimming (optional).

    • Wetsuit booties, water shoes or trainers, it’s your choice!

    • Change of clothes for your journey in case you get wet. 

    • Packed lunch and snacks 

    • Water for the day, at least 2 litres

    • Waterproof jacket 

    • Sunhat 

    • Sunglasses with floaty strap.

    • Sunscreen

    • Insect repellent

    • Lightweight towel

    • We don't provide wetsuits, however, please feel free to bring your own if you feel the cold.

  • We recommend paddling in sportswear which is fast drying for this paddleboarding adventure, with a change of clothes with you in case you fall in!  We provide 10l bags to carry this. 

    You will need to bring shoes with you on the board! You can paddle in trainers, wetsuit booties, watershoes or barefoot - but you must bring shoes for any portages and stops.


    We don't provide wetsuits, however, please feel free to bring your own if you feel the cold. description

  • We do not have changing facilities at the launch site, you will need to arrive dressed for the activity.

  • We will provide a 10 litre dry bag to bring belongings with you on the board. You can store other items in our van at your own risk.

  • There are public toilets at the start and end point.

  • We paddle come rain or shine! 

    Whilst we hope the weather is kind to us, British weather is unpredictable. We will paddle in the rain, so please pack a rain coat if the forecast is wet.

    If the weather conditions are unsafe, we will notify you as soon as possible to re-arrange your adventure. 

    Make sure your travel tickets are flexible in the rare instances this happens. 

  • Please leave the weather watching to us!

    Our guides will be monitoring the weather conditions in the lead up to your session and we will be in touch if we need to cancel. (Please also see "What if it rains"!)

  • Please contact the number below as soon as possible, as well as the GG WhatsApp group you'll have been invited to. We will try to accommodate you but we need to be fair to the group and we cannot guarantee we will be able to wait for you.

    Bath Outdoors: ‭01225 251448

  • Cancellations by You

    You can cancel your day event booking with us at any time.

    Your cancellation will be effective from the date that the cancellation is received in writing by email.

    Cancellation Fees

    If you cancel more than 30 days before your day event, we will refund you 50% of your payment.

    If you cancel within 30 days of your day event, no refund will be given

    How to Cancel

    If you want to cancel your booking, send us an email with your name, details about the event that you booked and the date that the event is due to take place on.

    We will confirm cancellation of your booking.

    If you’re due a refund this will be facilitated and be in your account within 5-10 working days.

  • RESCHEDULING BY YOU

    As an alternative to trip cancellation we also offer the option of rescheduling. This can be done at any time on the condition that Gutsy Girls are able to fill your spot. There is a £20 admin fee for rescheduling if your spot is filled.

    If we are not able to find a replacement to take your spot, then rescheduling will not be possible. Your payment is non-refundable, but no additional admin fee will be charged.

    Just to note:

    If you want to reschedule because the weather forecast for your event is looking like it will rain, it is highly unlikely that your spot will fill. We recommend joining us in the rain, bring a raincoat! 

    The sooner you notify Gutsy Girls that you want to reschedule the more likely it is that your spot will fill. Last minute rescheduling is not advised as we are unlikely to fill your spot at short notice. 

    How to Reschedule

    If you would like to reschedule your booking, email us your name, details of the event that you've booked and the date that the event is due to take place.

    Gutsy Girls will cancel your spot on our booking system and open the spot up for others to book. If another person books the spot, you will receive a credit voucher for the amount you paid, minus the £20 administration fee.

    You can use your credit voucher to rebook onto any Gutsy Girls Day Event. The voucher is valid for 6 months from issue.

    If you would like to use this towards the payment of a Gutsy Girls holiday, you'll need to get in touch via email.

    Gutsy Girls will notify you if we are able to fill your spot.

  • You'll see our full booking terms and conditions here.